Filippo Brasesco

Filippo Brasesco is a co-founder and Managing Director at Scio Network, an advisory hub focused on international development cooperation. His work involves advising international organizations on agribusiness and entrepreneurship development, agro-tech product development, and the application of blockchain technology in agricultural value chains. He has led engagements with prominent organizations such as FAO, UNIDO, GIZ, KfW, and GAIN. scio+1

With over 15 years of experience across more than 30 countries, Filippo is a sustainable agriculture expert who has collaborated with various UN agencies, NGOs, and corporations to develop impactful, community-driven solutions. He previously served as an Agribusiness Officer at FAO, where he managed projects related to Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks. scio+2

He holds two Master of Science degrees: one in Tropical Agrarian Systems and Development Management from Montpellier SupAgro, and another in Agricultural Development from the University of Copenhagen. His academic background also includes a Bachelor's in Economics and Marketing of the Agro-industrial System from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna. scio+1

Filippo has a strong engagement with the African continent, serving as a Founding Partner at TEAM Africa and having worked with organizations like GIZ and GreenTec Capital Partners on various initiatives related to agripreneurship, innovation, and private sector development in Africa. team-africa+1