The Wastewater Management Master Plan for Khulna City was initially developed in 2016 with the technical assistance of ADB. To achieve the target of the Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) for Khulna City, IPE Global is currently supporting Khulna Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (KWASA) in updating the existing Waste Water Master Plan by (i) Incorporating the ongoing Khulna Sewerage and Sanitation Development Project (KSSDP) components; (ii) Preparing the detailed plans on the expansion of sewerage systems to the areas uncovered by the ongoing KSSDP; (iii) Identifying effective faecal sludge management and on-site sanitation solutions for the areas where sewer network connection is not
feasible (iv) Identifying new areas for a phase-wise expansion of sewerage and sanitation facilities for on-site (decentralised) and centralised sanitation perspectives; (v) Outlining an institutional capacity development plan and resource requirements for KWASA to manage wastewater and sludge sustainably, and (vi) developing a phase-wise investment plan as appropriate.
Ricardo has 35 years´ experience in private sector development, regulatory reform, regional and local economic development in the European Union, Western Balkans, Easter Partnership Countries, Middle East, Africa, etc. He is tasked with developing our strategic operations in continental Europe and Ukraine.
Ricardo is a seasoned international development professional with over 30 years of experience designing and delivering Private Sector Development and economic growth initiatives across more than 50 countries spanning Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe, the CIS, Africa, MEDA, and Asia. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
Ricardo brings a unique combination of strategic insight and practical implementation expertise. He has led high-impact assignments for key development institutions, including the European Commission, OECD, GIZ, FCDO/DFID, UNDP, UNCTAD, EBRD, ILO, ADB, World Bank, USAID, and Danida.
With a deep and practical understanding of institutional architecture, policy environment, and post-conflict recovery dynamics, and a career spanning over 30 years across transition economies, Ricardo brings not only technical depth but also a trusted reputation among donors, policymakers and peers.He is leading Triple Line’s strategic expansion into continental Europe, including Ukraine, while strengthening our credibility across the broader region and beyond. Proven Expertise Across Our Core Pillars. Ricardo’s work focuses on the areas central to Triple Line’s evolving service offering: Governance & Institutional Reform: advising public institutions on regulatory impact, policy reform, and donor coordination, Private Sector Development: strategy development for SME ecosystems, innovation, and competitiveness, Infrastructure Enabling Conditions: support for investment climate improvement and regional/local economic development and Cross-cutting themes, including green transition, women’s economic empowerment, and inclusive growth
