Expert Connect

Green Growth Expert Connect provides policymakers direct access to world-leading technical and policy experts for quick and tailored guidance on a range of green growth topics.

The service is available, at no cost, to government agency representatives from developing countries and supporting technical institutes. To request support, simply submit a request and the GGKP will match you with a leading green growth policy expert. 

Specialised experts are available on a range of green growth topics, including fiscal reform, access to finance, indicators and metrics, natural capital approaches, sustainable trade, and government procurement. Experts will provide tailored support, including to review draft strategies, analyse policy options, share experiences from other countries, and facilitate networking.

Aaron Russell
Country Representative to Uzbekistan
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Biography
Aaron Russell is GGGI’s Country Representative to Uzbekistan. Aaron holds a Ph.D. in the Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife Management (Michigan State University), and B.Sc. degrees in Forestry and Wildlife Science and Biology (Virginia Tech). His areas of expertise are in natural resource governance tenure regimes, rural livelihoods, climate...
Alex Rudee
Associate
Biography
Alex is an Associate in WRI's U.S. Climate Initiative. His work includes research on carbon removal pathways in forestry and agriculture, technical assistance to state and federal policymakers, and developing partnerships on nature-based solutions with businesses and other stakeholders. Alex has previously served as a Program Associate with the ClimateWorks...
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Andrea Bassi
Founder and CEO
Knowledge SRL
Extraordinary Associate Professor of System Dynamics
Stellenbosch University
Biography
Andrea Bassi is a project leader and researcher with over 15 years of experience working with governments and international organizations primarily on (1) energy and climate policy, (2) natural resource utilization, (3) disaster resilience planning and response strategies and (4) sustainable development national -and regional- plans.Researcher, trainer, and facilitator, also...
Glenn-Marie Lange
Senior Economist, World Bank Group
Biography
Dr. Glenn-Marie Lange is a Senior Environmental Economist who has led the last two editions of the World Bank flagship, The Changing Wealth of Nations. Dr. Lange’s work addresses the interdependence of natural resources, economic development, and poverty reduction. She has pioneered the use of Natural Capital Accounting to integrate...
James Mulligan
Associate
Biography
James is an Associate II for the World Resources Institute’s Food, Forests, and Water Program. James works with government agencies, utilities, businesses, finance institutions, and conservation organizations to mobilize smart investments in forests, farms, grasslands, and wetlands to harness the local, regional, and global services they provide. Jamey advises across...
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Julius Chupezi Tieguhong
Chief Forestry Officer
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Biography
Dr Tieguhong is currently the Chief Forestry Officer at the African Natural Resources Centre (ANRC), African Development Bank (AfDB) based in Abidjan. Prior to joining the Bank, he worked with CIFOR, FAO and Bioversity International. He holds a PhD in forestry from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has...
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Pranab Baruah
Principal Specialist
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Biography
Dr Pranab Baruah is a Principal Specialist at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) where he oversees strategic research and analysis projects, and provides clean energy and green growth policy advisory to GGGI partner country governments. Previously, Pranab served as the Senior Knowledge Manager of GGGI, and the Senior Research...