OLBIOS CORRESPONDENT ITALY

Giacomo Spigarelli was born in Ragusa, Italy and has studied Architecture. Since 2007 he has been working for international NGOs as responsible for the direction and management of development programs initiatives in sub-saharan countries, including development of programs policies and procedures. Working more than 10 years in developing countries, he has had the opportunity to develop a strong ability to adapt in difficult situations and contexts and to work under pressure: he is particularly stimulated by multicultural working environments and he considers diversity as a basic value for the professional and human growth. Working closely with the hosting countries authorities, international agencies, NGOs and international embassies, he has developed excellent diplomatic skills. Presently he is living in Italy where he works for the Italian Red Cross as Operations Regional Officer with responsibilities of management of all the logistic and operational activities of social programs implemented by the organization at regional level.