Aliyu Aminu Ahmed is an accomplished professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Project Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), and Policy Advocacy. He possesses a strong educational background, currently, a PhD student in Business and Management from the University of Zambia, holds an MSc in Project Management from Salford, Manchester, UK, and a BTech in Statistics from the Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria.In addition to his formal education, Aliyu has completed several professional development programs, including a Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics (PGPDSBA) from The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin and a certificate in Participatory Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation from Wageningen University.With over 20 years of experience in diverse projects and M&E systems, Aliyu is an expert in his field. He has a proven track record of success in business development, leadership development, mediation, conflict resolution, community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy for policymakers. He has worked on a wide range of projects in various sectors, including Agriculture, Peace Building, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Health, Education programs, Solar and Renewable Energy, Gender, Youth, Human rights, Democracy, and Governance (D&G), and Public Finance Management (PFM) reforms. He has had the opportunity to work with major organizations such as the World Bank, Development Bank of Nigeria, USAID, DFID, ECOWAS, UNDP, and foundations like The Tony Elumelu Foundation, ACT Foundation, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Aliyu has also made a significant impact in the professional world. He was the pioneer National President of the Nigeria Association of Evaluations (NAE) and is currently the convener of the Data Science Monitoring and Evaluation Association. He's an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Evaluation Association, the European Evaluation Society, The Social Value International, and the United Kingdom Evaluation Society.In terms of technical skills, Aliyu is proficient in a variety of software and tools, including Microsoft Office, Kobo Tool, ODK collect, Spectrum software, and blockchain. With his impressive qualifications and experience, Aliyu is well-equipped to tackle any project that comes his way, and his clients can be confident that their projects will be executed with the highest level of professionalism and expertise.Read more about this authorRead less about this author