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GOVERNANCE<\/h2>\n
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A lawyer registered with the Rome Bar Association, he is the owner of MEPLAW International Law Firm<\/strong> and a promoter of cultural initiatives aimed at enhancing Made in Italy, both in Italy and internationally. In 2019, he was awarded a recognition at the Italian Stock Exchange in Milan for his commitment to international development projects. Additionally, he was included in the 2022 and 2025 editions of the “100 PROFESSIONALS<\/strong>” list by Forbes Italia<\/strong>. Fabio Maggesi has held managerial roles in Italian and American companies and is currently a capital partner in a consulting firm based in England and a consulting firm in Luxembourg. 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Italian, residing in Washington D.C., she boasts over 25 years of international experience in the fields of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), humanitarian cooperation, governance, and development, with specific expertise in statistics and in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has designed and overseen complex MEL systems for multimillion-dollar programs funded by international organizations (USAID, World Bank, UNICEF) and private foundations (Gates, ExxonMobile, etc.), providing consultancy to governments and NGOs in over 70 countries. With advanced academic training (Master’s and Doctorate), she is actively engaged in promoting Italian culture and citizenship in the United States. She currently serves as President of the COMITES of Washington D.C.<\/strong> and the association ITALIANS in DC<\/strong> and is a Delegate of the Italian Academy of Cuisine \u2013 Washington D.C. 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<\/p>\nOur Memberships<\/span><\/h2>\n
PRIVATE MEMBER<\/h5>\n
BUSINESS MEMBER<\/h5>\n
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER<\/h5>\n
SPONSOR<\/h5>\n
MAIN BENEFITS FOR THE MEMBER<\/a><\/h5>\n
If the member is an American citizen, they can deduct the donation from taxes as provided for donations to Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3.<\/p>\nMAIN BENEFITS FOR COMPANIES<\/a><\/h5>\n