My name is Raffaella Pia Pelusi and I come from Italy. I hold a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance and I am currently a student of the MESCI program, which I chose to further deepen my interest in international development and economic cooperation.

I have completed two internships at IFAD, first in the Financial Controller’s Division within the Loans and Grants Team, and later in the Management Services Division in the Corporate Procurement Team. I also attended the 42 Roma Luiss coding school and I am currently working in the AML field. This experience complements my academic background and strengthens my interest in governance, compliance, and sustainable development.