Placing people at the heart of development

Placing people at the heart of development

At GOPA Worldwide Consultants, we understand that behind each development project there is a human story. For this reason, we favour dynamic development cooperation that places beneficiaries at the heart of our work.

Our people-centred approach, based on six core sectors of expertise, ensures that the projects we implement deliver the best possible outcome in terms of socially-inclusive growth and poverty reduction and have a sustainable and measurable impact on peoples’ lives.

We have zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. We would rather lose a project than engage in corrupt behavior. We take integrity and compliance very seriously, hence anti-fraud and compliance training is compulsory for all our colleagues.
Eva Raute
Managing Director of GOPA
My first assignment for GOPA was in 1996 and since then I’ve had 25 contracts for various projects. I really appreciate the work ethics and the professional attitude of the GOPA team, they are a reliable partner. We share the same goal of delivering good results to our clients.
Gerhard Rettenbacher
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Lebanon funded by the European Union
What I enjoy about working at GOPA is the team culture and growth mindset. I learn every day, working with colleagues and partners all over the world, facing the most varied challenges and finding innovative solutions – all this in a company which promotes the strengths of each team member and invests in our professional development.
Cecilia Del Prete
Project Manager in the Education and Employment Promotion team
What I appreciate about GOPA is the trustful partnership and the confidence they have in my work. I receive help when I need it and together we take responsibility for the project’s results.
Elena Maximenco
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Tajikistan
Prior to joining the team in our headquarters, I worked for GOPA on a GIZ-funded project at the EAC Secretariat in Tanzania. I now have a pleasantly wide perspective on strategic aspects of our projects. I am particularly inspired by the dynamics of working in different countries and on diverse topics
Jesse Mutua
Project Manager in the Governance and Economic Development team
After spending two years in Djibouti, I am currently in Ethiopia on another long-term assignment with GOPA. I work in remote areas and it is important for me that I can communicate freely in a collaborative environment. With GOPA I feel comfortable and supported, which means we can be pro-active in the implementation of project activities.
Massimo Amorosi
Team Leader for a GOPA project in Ethiopia funded by KfW
I’ve been working in GOPA’s RDE team for more than 16 years now, and still appreciate the autonomy and trust we get to design our work freely. I personally like working at the interface between project personnel and our partner countries – and I feel at ease working closely together with highly committed, competent colleagues with whom I also share the same values.
Annette Heinrich
Senior Project Manager in the Rural Development and Environment Team
I have been working with GOPA for 9 years, as a key expert for an EU-financed statistical project in IPA countries. It is a very challenging project with activities and pilot projects in 7 countries. The management processes we have established together with the GOPA team and the great cooperation are the key to our success.
Sabine Lange
Team Leader for a GOPA project in the Balkans
I have been thoroughly enjoying my job at the Statistics department due to the mix of cultures and backgrounds of our Stats-team, experienced colleagues working alongside young professionals passing down their years and decades of knowledge.
Ines Hamann
Project Manager in the Statistics team
I’ve been working for GOPA for 3 years as an M&E expert to provide local expertise in a multicultural team. Though this was my first long-term contract in a project, I have enjoyed the working environment and I am very happy with the results we have achieved so far. The GOPA colleagues are always friendly, even when we are faced with challenging tasks.
André Sibomana
Local Expert for a GOPA project in Rwanda funded by KfW
I am one of the founding members of our competence team and I am happy to see how we have broadened our technical scope and increased the number of clients. We like interacting and entering into dialogue with ministries, donors, NGOs and experts during our missions; and using the results from our expert assignments when developing new technical proposals or backstopping our projects.
Jonas Kaufmann
Senior Project Manager in the Monitoring and Evaluation team
I have worked with GOPA on environmental policy and nature conservation projects in Macedonia, Croatia, Cyprus and the Caucasus region for more than 15 years. In all the projects, I appreciated the solid technical, financial and procedural support provided by the team at the GOPA head office.
Jernej Stritih
Chief Technical Advisor for a GOPA project in the Caucasus funded by KfW
I have worked with GOPA on environmental policy and nature conservation projects in Macedonia, Croatia, Cyprus and the Caucasus region for more than 15 years. In all the projects, I appreciated the solid technical, financial and procedural support provided by the team at the GOPA head office.
Jernej Stritih
Chief Technical Advisor for a GOPA project in the Caucasus funded by KfW
I’ve been working for GOPA for 3 years as an M&E expert to provide local expertise in a multicultural team. Though this was my first long-term contract in a project, I have enjoyed the working environment and I am very happy with the results we have achieved so far. The GOPA colleagues are always friendly, even when we are faced with challenging tasks.
André Sibomana
Local Expert for a GOPA project in Rwanda funded by KfW
I enjoy the consultative teamwork at GOPA. This – and also GOPA’s professional approach in decision making and implementation of activities – makes the company stronger and ensures success, even in challenging situations.
Timothy Wesonga
Team Leader for a GOPA project at the East African Community (EAC) funded by GIZ
I am one of the founding members of our competence team and I am happy to see how we have broadened our technical scope and increased the number of clients. We like interacting and entering into dialogue with ministries, donors, NGOs and experts during our missions; and using the results from our expert assignments when developing new technical proposals or backstopping our projects.
Christina Hembrock
Senior Project Manager in the Monitoring and Evaluation team
My background in Gender & Development shapes the way I see projects. I am keen on understanding, streamlining and framing the social and gender aspects of our projects. By addressing these aspects, I help to provide a more holistic approach to each intervention we deliver.
Delia Oros
Consultant in the Health and Social Development team

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Malawi: Successful Evaluation Mission for the Government of Iceland

We’re pleased to announce the successful completion of an evaluation mission for the Government of Iceland. Our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team was commissioned to conduct an external evaluation of the "Mangochi Basic Service Programme Phase II" in Malawi. This programme strengthens the district's capacity and plays a vital role in supporting essential services – such as health, education, water, sanitation – and pilots women and youth economic empowerment activities through a programme-based approach. Our evaluation team, consisting of external and in-house staff, carried out several activities, including:

  • Conducting key informant interviews with programme stakeholders at central and district levels;

  • Facilitating a series of focus group discussions with programme beneficiaries and community actors, engaging in valuable dialogues to understand the programme's effectiveness;

Brussels: U.S. Gilman Scholars Participate in EU Study Visit 

A group of 22 American Gilman Scholars studying in European Union (EU) countries gathered in Brussels in early July to visit the EU institutions, to learn about the EU’s history and policies, and to discuss the importance of the transatlantic partnership. 

The study visit was made possible through the EU’s Education Outreach Projects in the U.S. and Canada and supported by the U.S. Department of State. Brussels-based consortium partner B&S Europe organised an impressive agenda, giving the students the opportunity to visit the European Commission and the European Parliament, and also to meet with several high-level personnel working on the transatlantic partnership. 

Jordan: (Video) Promoting Quality in Inclusive Education Programme

As part of activities supporting the first phase of the “Promoting Quality in Inclusive Education in Jordan Programme” (PROMISE), funded by BMZ and implemented by GIZ, it has been an honour for GOPA Worldwide to carry out the Awareness-Raising Campaign for Inclusive Education, supporting GIZ in their effort towards Inclusive Education for All.

View a video of the PROMISE Programme here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPi1GcgeT4Q

Working Aid Published: Strengthening Social Protection in Swiss International Cooperation

GOPA Worldwide Consultants announces the successful completion of a learning journey on social protection on behalf of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Social protection expert Barbara Rohregger and in-house expert Franziska Holzäpfel conducted a participatory online learning series of 10 modules for SDC staff worldwide. See presentations here:
https://www.shareweb.ch/site/Poverty-Wellbeing/social-protection/Pages/SDC-Social-Protection-Online-Learning-Series.aspx 

Pakistan: Sustainability study tour in Europe for textile specialists

In collaboration with GIZ Pakistan, we recently organised a study tour in France and Germany for 20 textile specialists from Pakistan who are working to make the textile sector more sustainable.

After three days in Paris at Texworld Evolution Paris, participants visited the town of Monchengladbach to find out more about sustainability initiatives taking place in the region. The week-long study tour ended with participants taking part in insightful meetings with potential clients, and undertaking an instructive guided tour of Düsseldorf.

We’re appreciative of all partners and companies, notably Hochschule NiederrheinBrain of Materials, the City of Düsseldorf, and all speakers who supported this fruitful initiative.

World Youth Skills Day: Strengthening the Success of Georgia’s Youth Agency

World Youth Skills Day highlights the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. At GOPA Worldwide Consultants, we’re committed to fostering youth empowerment and skills development and take pride in implementing a wide range of projects worldwide. These initiatives extend beyond borders as we collaborate with local organisations, governments, and donor agencies to create impactful programmes for young individuals.

Photo credits: Photos courtesy of Cyrille Berliat© and Getty Images