Ceban Mila

About

Mila Ceban is a specialist in governance and global partnerships with over sixteen years of experience in international development and institutional reform. She holds the position of Senior Specialist in Governance at FBA, the Swedish Government Agency for Peace, Security and Development, where she coordinates strategic initiatives related to state-building and peacebuilding in conflict-affected countries. Prior to this position, Mila worked as a Policy Officer at the European External Action Service, based in Brussels, where she contributed to policy development and support for institutional reforms in Ukraine and other Eastern European states. Mila Ceban's professional career reflects a consistent dedication to the challenges of the rule of law and governance in the post-Soviet space. She has held various positions at the Folke Bernadotte Academy, including Project Manager and Desk Officer for rule of law issues, as well as Business Development roles in the public administration sector and international development research. Her expertise includes governance, policy development, project management, and development initiatives, areas in which she has demonstrated her ability to coordinate complex projects in post-conflict contexts and build strategic partnerships. Mila's academic background includes a Master's degree from Maastricht University and a Bachelor's degree from Moldova State University, where she gained unique insights into governance challenges in the post-Soviet region. Through her published articles and analyses, she addresses critical themes such as the links between the rule of law and public administration, natural resource management in conflict contexts, and the role of local reforms in building sustainable peace, significantly contributing to the academic and political discourse in the field of peacebuilding and development.