Ilario Rea

Ilario Rea is an experienced Environmental and Social Safeguards Coordinator at the World Food Programme since July 2019, specializing in technical advice for safeguards, climate resilience, and stakeholder consultation for project implementation. Previously, Ilario held multiple roles at the International Fund for Agricultural Development, including Environment and Social Safeguards Specialist, where responsibilities involved enhancing environmental sustainability practices and managing donor relations in East and Southern Africa. Additional expertise includes consulting for FAO on agricultural investments and gender policies, conducting research for Oxfam, and contributing to food security publications at FOCSIV. Ilario holds a Master's degree in Diplomatic Studies and International Relations as well as a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Sapienza Università di Roma.