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.

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...
Valentina Giannini
Researcher and Architect
Biography
Valentina Giannini is a researcher at the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (since 2009) where she is developing methods to support decision-making and foster knowledge integration for climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, urban and land-use planning, and natural resources management. Her main task is to coordinate research efforts to...