Toon Driesen

Toon Driesen, currently serving as an innovation expert at Enabel, the Belgian Development Agency, specializes in integrating innovative technologies and methodologies to foster sustainable development in Africa and the Middle East. Over his three-year tenure, Toon has led significant initiatives to train colleagues and partners on leveraging innovation for greater impact, demonstrating a profound commitment to advancing Belgian development cooperation objectives. Prior to his role at Enabel, he amassed extensive experience as a sustainability expert across various public and private institutions, enriching his insights into ecological and cultural dimensions of development. Toon holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and Cultures & Development Studies, providing him with a solid foundation in the technical and socio-economic facets of sustainability. His work not only enhances capacity but also ensures that development interventions are both innovative and culturally cognizant.