Director of Administration and Partnerships, Institute for Advanced Studies in Sustainable Development (IHEDD)-FERDI
Within IHEDD, he is responsible for coordinating the planning and execution of various training programs, both long and short formats. This involves establishing partnership agreements with institutions in both the South and North regions, as well as overseeing and coordinating alumni networks. He maintains close ties with administrations in the South, including alumni from the Clermont-Ferrand Pole for International Development (PCDI), particularly those from the Economic Policy Management program (GPE). Additionally, he collaborates with international and regional organizations dedicated to public development policies.
Philippe Messéant holds a Ph.D. in economics from Cerdi (Clermont Auvergne University).