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.

Gaylor Montmasson-Clair
Senior Economist
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS)
Biography
Gaylor Montmasson-Clair is a Senior Economist at Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS). He leads TIPS's work on Sustainable Growth. Gaylor is also a Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED). He holds two Master’s degree, respectively in International Affairs from the...
Gillian Dick
Principal, Place Strategy & Environmental Infrastructure, Development Plan Group at Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council
Biography
Gillian is the Principal of the Place Strategy & Environmental Infrastructure team within the Development Plan Group at Glasgow City Council. She has a BSc (Hons) in Town Planning from Heriot-Watt University and BSc (Hons) in Human Geography from the Open University. She is a chartered member of the Royal...
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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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James Seong-Cheol Kang
Principal Transport Specialist
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Biography
Dr. James Seong-Cheol Kang is Principal Transport Specialist of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and leads technical research and policy advisory work on transport. Previously, as Country Manager, he led green growth planning and implementation work in Mongolia and China. Prior to joining GGGI, he served as Director of...
Michael Wilkins
Head of Sustainable Finance
S&P Global Ratings Infrastructure Hub
Biography
Michael Wilkins is the Head of Sustainable Finance within S&P Global Ratings Infrastructure practice, based in London, where he has global responsibility for environmental finance research and the Green Evaluation. Previously, as Head of Infrastructure Finance Ratings, Michael covered utilities, project finance, PPPs and transportation in Europe, the Middle East...
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Nadya Pryana
GEF-FARM Knowledge Management and Research Specialist
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
Biography
Nadya leads the Knowledge Management and Research initiatives at the FARM Global Child Project, leveraging over 12 years of expertise in research, knowledge management, consulting, and impact management across Asia and Europe. Her professional journey includes key roles with international organisations such as the UN World Food Programme, Oxfam GB...
Olumide Lala
Co-Founder and Director
Climate Transition Limited
Biography
Olumide Lala is the Co-Founder and Director of Climate Transitions Limited.
Patricia Moles
Environmental and Social Risk Analysis and Policies Division
Banco de México
Biography
Patricia Moles is a Specialist in sustainable finance, Environmental and Social Risk Analysis and Policies Division for the Banco de México.
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...
Sander van der Leeuw
Foundation Professor
Arizona State University
Biography
An archeologist and historian Prof. Sander van der Leeuw has been specializing in the long-term interactions between humans and their environments. Pioneer in the application of the Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) approach to socio-environmental challenges, technology and innovation. Coordinator of the ARCHAEOMEDES interdisciplinary research program (1991-2000) using the CAS perspective...