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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Virginie Le Masson
Research Fellow 1, Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Biography
Virginie is Research Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute in London working on the social dimension of disaster risks and climate change mitigation and adaptation. With a PhD in human geography, her research combines social development and environmental issues. She leads the work on gender equality at the Climate and...
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Virginie Marchal
Policy Analyst, Environment Directorate, OECD
Biography
Virginie Marchal is a policy analyst at the Environment directorate of the OECD since 2010. In this role, her work areas include climate policies, green finance and investment policies and low-carbon infrastructure (renewable energy, sustainable mobility, climate-smart agriculture and green cities). In 2014-15 she has worked on the project Aligning...
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Vivi Ha
Programme Support Intern
Biography
Vivi is a Programme Support Intern at the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership. She is a Danish national, holding a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management Communication from Aarhus University and is soon to be Master of Global Affairs & Policy from Yonsei University.
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Vivien Foster
Global Lead for Energy Economics, Markets and Institutions
Vivien Foster
Biography
Vivien Foster, global lead for Energy Economics, Markets and Institutions for the World Bank Group’s Energy and Extractives Global Practice, joined the World Bank in 1999 as a Young Professional. She has worked as a senior economist in the Latin America region and lead economist in the Africa region, leading...
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Vladimir Anastasov
Executive Officer, Environment and Energy Directorate
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Vladimir Anastasov
Biography
Vladimir Anastasov is an Executive Officer in the Environment and Energy Directorate of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Vienna. He coordinates UNIDO’s efforts under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy and Green Industry Initiative, as well as the organizational engagement with various global initiatives and funding mechanisms.
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Waleska Guerrero
Circular Economy Specialist
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
Waleska
Biography
Waleska Guerrero is a Circular Economy specialist.
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Wang Yong
Associate Research Fellow, Policy Research Center for Environment and Economy (PRCEE)
Biography
Wang Yong is an Associate Research Fellow at the Policy Research Center for Environment and Economy in China. He holds a PhD in Labour Economics from Nankai University and a Master in Industrial Economics from Chongqing Technology and Business University. Prior to working for the Ministry of Ecology and Environment...
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Wanhua Yang
UN Environment
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Wei Liu
Sustainable Development Officer, Policy and Analysis Branch of the Division for Sustainable Development, UN-DESA.
Biography
Dr. Wei Liu is a Sustainable Development Officer in the Policy and Analysis Branch of the Division for Sustainable Development, UN-DESA. A Chinese national, Wei Liu joined the United Nations in 2005. He has mainly worked in the area of development policy and contributed to various United Nations publications including...
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Whitney McWade
Senior Advisor, Sustainability Strategy, Disclosure and Impact Measurement
BMO Financial Group
Biography
Whitney is a Senior Advisor at BMO Financial Group focused on sustainability strategy, disclosure and impact measurement. She plays an advisory role on emerging sustainability issues and trends and develops strategies that enhance BMO’s sustainability program. Prior to joining BMO, Whitney played a leadership role developing Canadian Tire Corporation’s strategic...
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