Laurence Lary
About Laurence Lary
Laurence Lary is a finance professional specializing in community savings and internal credit systems in Benin. He has extensive experience in project management and community development, having worked with organizations such as Catholic Relief Services and Plan International.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Laurence Lary currently holds the position of Finance Rurale: Chargé des Communautés d'Epargne et de Crédit Interne (CECI) at Catholic Relief Services. He has been in this role since 2016, contributing to the organization for eight years in Bénin. His responsibilities include overseeing financial rural initiatives and supporting community savings and credit programs. Previously, he served as a project manager at Catholic Relief Services from 2008 to 2016, where he was involved in various project management activities.
Previous Experience at Plan International Bénin
Laurence Lary worked at Plan International Bénin as a Facilitateur de Développement Communautaire & Prestataire from 2005 to 2008. During this three-year period, he focused on community development initiatives in the Couffo region of Bénin. His role involved facilitating programs aimed at improving the quality of life for local communities.
Educational Background
Laurence Lary has a comprehensive educational background in psychology and project management. He studied at Université Bénin, where he earned a Maitrise in Psychologue de travail et des organisations. Additionally, he completed a Master 2 (M2) in Gestion des projets et management de la qualité at Université UPI-ONM. He also holds a Licence professionnelle in Assistant psychologue Clinicien from Institut Libre Marie Haps and a Licence en psychologie générale from Université Bénin.
Contributions to Community Savings Programs
In his current role, Laurence Lary has played a key role in integrating the Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) model into the BeninCajù project. He developed the concept note for the SILC+GTA initiative, which focuses on enhancing social cohesion within communities. His involvement extends to coordinating, supervising, and participating in studies and evaluations related to the SILC program.
Consulting Experience at Aide et Action
Before his tenure at Plan International, Laurence Lary worked as a Consultant for Aide et Action from 2002 to 2004. In this role, he focused on education and the rights and protection of children and vulnerable individuals in the Atlantique region of Bénin. His consulting work contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving educational access and safeguarding vulnerable populations.