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.

Cheng Lin
Director of Centre for International Collaborations
Beijing Institute of Finance and Sustainability
Biography
Cheng Lin is Director of the Centre for International Collaborations at the Beijing Institute of Finance and Sustainability (BIFS), as well as Head of Secretariat Beijing Office for the Green Investment Principles (GIP) for the Belt and Road.
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Dr Mabouba Diagne
Vice President – Finance and Corporate Services
ECOWAS Bank For Investment and Development
Biography
The Vice-President in charge of Finance and Corporate Services at the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. Mabouba Diagne, is a seasoned international investment and development banker with more than twenty years of various executive responsibilities in different parts of Africa. He holds a Ph.D in Financial Management...
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Gabriel Thoumi
Director Capital Markets
Climate Advisers
Biography
Gabriel Thoumi is an expert with more than a 12-year record as an effective environmental and social governance (ESG) manager. He has worked towards enabling financial systems to empower people, protect the planet, and generate profit. Gabriel leads the research team, integrating financial and ESG data as an indicator 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...
Shrashtant Patara
Senior Vice President
Development Alternatives (DA)
Biography
Shrashtant Patara is the Senior Vice President of Development Alternatives Group and Chief Executive Officer for TARA.
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Tumurkhuu “Tumko” Davaakhuu
Chief Operating Officer
Biography
Tumurkhuu “Tumko” Davaakhuu is the Chief Operating Officer at Portland Audubon, the largest independent chapter of Audubon, a conservation non-profit organization.
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