Verena Oberrauch

Female

Bolzano

Italy

Profile Information:

Profession / role:
Private Sector Development Consultant
Company / organisation:
DAI
Website (if you have one):
www.dai.com
My primary role in relation to fashion is:
Consumer, Designer, Consultant
I am looking to discover or buy
information on sources for ethical fabric, contacts with designers
About me / About business or organisation:
I am an experienced development consultant working with the private sector and civil society in conflict and post-conflict environments. Based in Palestine since 2008, I have authored a number of articles on entrepreneurship in Palestine. I also serve as Project Manager for a DFID funded security sector reform project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Previously, I worked for the Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC. I hold degrees in international relations and business administration from Georgetown University and SDA Bocconi. In my free time, I design furniture and home accessories.
Career history / Company history:
DAI Europe, since 2005

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  • David McGill

    Hi Verena, I have involved myself in fashion because it is an 'international language' which can 'brand' an entire country, create awareness. and build sustainable businesses. It is only part of what I do though. I like your soubriquet - 'Our mission is global and so are we' I would like to think that describes what Im trying to do: using globalistaion as a force for good not exploitation. I would apprecisate your advice. If you drop me a line at davidmcgill61@yahoo.co.uk I'll forward details and images.

    May 3, 2010

  • David McGill

    Hi again. I can use the cloth I produce for lampshades and cushions as well as neckties and skirts.

    May 3, 2010

  • Moira F. Studio

    Hi Verena!
    I'm about to embark on a Ethical project in Palestine because I think this land holds a lot of hide opportunity. In particular the project aims to upgrade some existing skills in the testile palestinian heritage, and in the same time to trig a series of marketing actions, in order to create a link between the artisans women and the international market. I'm curios to know more about the settings of your organization in Palestine...may be we could team up and share ideas... Ciao Ciao Moira

    Aug 18, 2010