Arif YURTSEV

I am a Senior Economist and Financial Analyst with over 15 years of international work experience in Project Appraisal, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Economic Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cost Estimate, Project Finance and Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Holding a PhD in Economics, along with professional certifications in Finance, Financial Modeling, Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis, I combine deep academic knowledge with practical project experience. I have advised governments, development banks, and international organizations on numerous projects funded by ADB, AFDB, WB, EU and USAID across various sectors of the economy, including renewable energy, transport, water, wastewater treatment, agriculture, and transmission, in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

I have a strong record in developing and restructuring financial and economic models using FAST modeling standards, leading project evaluations, and conducting stakeholder impact, environmental impact and risk assessments. In addition to consultancy work, I have delivered lectures in over 10 executive training programs with the World Bank and USAID.

As a PhD holder, I have advanced research and due diligence skills. My research contributions have been published in renowned peer-reviewed journals on renewable energy.