Otilia MANTA- Doctor of Economics (Finance), Scientific Researcher of the Romanian Academy, Associate Professor - International Financial Relations, macroeconomics and Entrepreneurship, Evaluation Expert and Rapporteur for EU Projects, Expert in investment projects, capacity building, sustainable development at local and global level, founder of companies and NGOs - more than 20 years experienced in financial and banking consulting and EU project management, scientific research in the multidisciplinary field, international reviewer. At national and international level, I am a member of scientific boards in international journals and conferences with numerous awards, as well as on the board of prestigious institutions.