Michael Thyge Poulsen
Michael Thyge Poulsen is a seasoned expert in international development with an impeccable academic and professional pedigree, including over 30 years of diverse experience across continents. Holding advanced degrees in Political Science and East Asia Area Studies, his collaborations with renowned organizations like DANIDA, UN agencies, and the World Bank illustrate his pivotal expertise in areas such as Results-Based Management and organizational development. As a board member of Design Thinking Africa, Poulsen's vast experience is a formidable asset in advancing sustainable development.
Michael Thyge Poulsen brings an impeccable academic and professional pedigree to Design Thinking Africa. Holding a Master's in Political Science and a Bachelor’s in East Asia Area Studies from Aarhus University, his credentials are complemented by over 30 years of diverse experience in international development. His journey has taken him across continents, covering Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with notable contributions in countries like Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, and Afghanistan, to name a few.
Poulsen's expansive reach has seen him collaborate with renowned international development organizations, including DANIDA, DFID, SIDA, the European Union, UN agencies, and the World Bank. His pivotal expertise lies in:
Results-Based Management, coupled with astute Monitoring & Evaluation throughout project phases.
Spearheading organizational development, driving capacity building at both organizational and individual levels.
Managing and coordinating intricate multidisciplinary programs and projects.
In his role as a board member of Design Thinking Africa, Poulsen is poised to further the organization's mission, drawing upon his vast experience and nuanced understanding of sustainable development.