Investment, Trade and Enterprise in the Circular Economy
Speaking
Mr. Arab Hoballah
Executive Director, Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development (SEED) · International Organizations and Civil Society
Sessions
Agrifood Systems and Entrepreneurship
Biography
Currently Executive Director of SEED, promoting entrepreneurship sustainable development Arab Hoballah is a Senior Sustainability Expert, advocating for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), through system thinking and multistakeholders partnerships. Arab occupied various senior positions for more than 35 years, including Team Leader of EU-SWITCH-Asia SCP Facility, UNEP Chief of Sustainable Consumption and Production, Deputy Coordinator UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan, and Coordinator of various regional and global initiatives.
World Citizen, Arab is specialized in systemic and prospective analysis. He holds a PhD in economic development and graduated in international relations
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