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Specialist for Development Cooperation Francisco Obreque „I learnt interdisciplinary work at TUM”

TUM Alumnus Francisco Obreque feels at home in many countries. Born in Chile, today he works as a specialist for rural development at the World Bank and travels a lot for work. With technical expertise and loans from the World Bank, he helps rural communities in over 20 countries to improve livelihoods and professionalize their work. During his doctorate at TUM, he learnt to work in an interdisciplinary way and to engage with different cultures.
Wiedersehen in München im Juli 2025 (Francisco Obreque, Prof. Magel)
Wiedersehen in München im Juli 2025 (Fracisco Obreque, Prof. Magel)

Dr. Francisco Obreque - Doctorate Civil Engineering and Geodesy 2005

Francisco Obreque wrote his doctoral thesis under the supervision of TUM Professor Dr. Holger Magel, who held the Chair of Land Planning and Land Development. After completing his doctorate, he worked as an advisor to the Minister of Agriculture in Chile. After further positions at an agricultural development agency, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and a development bank, Francisco Obreque has been working for the World Bank since 2012. As Lead Rural Development Specialist, he is an advisor to the Director of Sustainable Development in Eastern and Southern Africa, covering projects in agriculture, water, environment, climate and social inclusion.

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