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.

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Aziz Durrani
Senior Financial Sector Specialist
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Biography
Aziz has over 18 years of experience in international banking and finance, and in setting, enforcing and providing training on regulatory policies and standards. He joined the SEACEN Centre in August 2016 on a sponsored career break from the Bank of England. Aziz is responsible for providing technical assistance, capacity...
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Ban Ki-moon
President of the Assembly and Chair of the Council
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Biography
On February 20, 2018, Mr. Ban Ki-moon was elected as the President of the Assembly and Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). His leadership enables the Institute to help its Members to successfully adopt the green growth model of development, which is in line with...
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Baran Doda
Research Officer, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
Biography
Baran Doda is a Research Officer at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. He joined the institute in September 2011. His research focuses on the causes and consequences of anthropogenic climate change through the lens of macroeconomics. Baran completed his formal training in economics in Canada...
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Barrie Stevens
Head, OECD's International Futures Programme
Biography
Barrie Stevens is Head of the OECD's International Futures Programme. He holds a PhD in economics and social policy from Hamburg University, Germany, following studies in business and languages in Manchester, UK. Previous professional experience includes university teaching (economics, social policy), project management in market research (industrial and consumer research)...
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Baysa Naran
Senior Analyst
Climate Policy Initiative (CPI)
Biography
Baysa Naran is a Senior Analyst at Climate Policy Initiative’s London office, where she leads the Global Landscape of Climate Finance – an inventory of climate change investment available that provides a trend analysis on the how, where, and from whom finance is flowing toward low-carbon and climate-resilient actions globally...
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Ben Groom
Associate Professor of Environment and Development Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Biography
Ben Groom is an applied economist whose main research focus is on intergenerational equity and social discounting for long-term public projects, such as those relating to climate change and biodiversity conservation. Ben also does empirical work and applied theory on agricultural development and adaptation to climate change, deforestation and biodiversity...
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Ben Martin
Marketing & Communications
Green Economy Coalition (GEC)
Biography
Ben Martin works on outreach and impact for the Green Economy Coalition. Ben brings the experience in climate communications and policy advocacy gained during his years working with lawmakers around the world on climate & energy legislation.
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Benjamin Mattondo Banda
Economic Affairs Officer
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Biography
Benjamin Mattondo Banda is an Economic Affairs Officer with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Prior to joining the United Nations, he worked as a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Malawi, Chancellor College; and as Capacity Building Trainer for Malawi Enterprise Zone Associations. He holds a...
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Benjamin Simmons
Director, Sustainable Infrastructure and Director, NBI Global Resource Centre
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Biography
Benjamin Simmons is Director, Sustainable Infrastructure and Director, NBI Global Resource Centre at the IISD. Prior to joining IISD, he was the founding head of the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP) founding head of the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership. Prior to his current role, Benjamin coordinated the establishment and implementation...
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Benjamin T. Smith
Senior Knowledge Management Officer
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Biography
Benjamin T. Smith leads knowledge management and partnership outreach for the Green Growth Knowledge Platform. He is responsible for identifying and sharing new research. Prior to joining the Green Growth Knowledge Platform he worked on trade and environment issues with UN Environment and the UN's International Trade Centre. Before joining...
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