william creighton

Development professional with a private sector background. Currently working with Good Nature Agro a social impact company based on raising small scale farmers incomes through producing high value legume seeds. Probably the best for profit extension service model I have seen. Recent experience in applying M4P principles to rural communities leading to establishment of 1,000 small businesses in Lake Zone Tanzania based on provision of inputs, services and extension advice. Big supporter of self help savings groups as a key element in saving to reduce poverty rather than borrowing and adding to vulnerable peoples' liabilities. Very field focused and oriented but good relationship skills at all levels. Experienced in setting up policies, procedures, employment contracts for organisations as well as recruitment. Fluent Kiswahili speaker and elementary Bahasa. Would like an opportunity to develop and learn more Bahasa. Interests include diving in warm water, Manchester United, playing golf and putting together a collection of RD/RZ Yamahas.