Nashwan is an independent international consultant in the fields of investment and agricultural economics. As an expert in applied economics, he holds a PhD, and has wide-ranging experience built through extensive work at the international and regional level. Diverse work began from professional teaching to business investments, project management, applied research, technology transfer and dissemination, preparation and evaluation of technical and economic feasibility studies, marketing and value chain analysis. Leading change, especially in agribusiness, rural and coastal communities, conducting applied research, new business development, SMEs and entrepreneurship. Management experience and strong communication skills assisted in strategic planning, coalition formation and resource mobilization. All successful achievements and lessons learned came through strong institutional teamwork.​