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.

Alisher Mirzabaev
Senior Researcher
Center for Development Research (ZEF)
Biography
Dr. Alisher Mirzabaev is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn. His research focuses on climate change impacts and adaptation, economics of land degradation, water-energy-food security nexus. Before joining ZEF, he was a socio-economist with International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas...
Allan Kariega
Green Jobs Consultant - Africa
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Biography
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Alta Prinsloo
Chief Executive Officer
Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Biography
Alta Prinsloo became the Chief Executive Officer of the Pan African Federation of Accountants on 1 November 2020. The wealth of experience she gained during her 18 years at the International Federation of Accountants positions her well to lead PAFA during its second decade. Ms. Prinsloo joined the International Auditing...
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Álvaro Cedeño Molinari
Ambassador
Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the WTO
Biography
Álvaro Cedeño Molinari was appointed Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the WTO on February 2015. Among his responsibilities he holds his country’s representation at the OECD, in Paris, France, during the current process of accession to the membership. Previously, he held the post of Ambassador of Costa Rica...
Ama Kissiwah Boateng
PhD Candidate
Biography
Ama Kissiwah Boateng is a PhD Candidate at the National University of Public Service in Budapest, with a research focus on institutional frameworks for urban climate change governance in African cities. She completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Urban Management Tools for climate change from the IHS-Erasmus University in Rotterdam in...
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Amal-Lee Amin
Associate Director of E3G
Biography
Dr. Amal-Lee Amin is Associate Director of Third Generation Environmentalism ( E3G) and leads a programme on international climate finance. Current areas of work include: working with in-country partners on design of financing strategies and pathways in Latin America, Africa and China; and on various initiatives contributing towards shaping the...
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Amala Devi
Biography
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Amanda McKee
Knowledge Management Associate, NDC Partnership, Support Unit
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Biography
Amanda McKee is a knowledge management specialist with close to a decade of experience in designing and implementing knowledge management systems, project management, and partnership engagement. Amanda is currently working as Knowledge Management Associate for the NDC Partnership. Prior to this, Amanda led the GGKP knowledge management, communications and partner...
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Amani Joas
Energy Economist, Green Budget Germany
Biography
Amani Joas, Master of Public Policy (MPP), is an energy economist working for Green Budget Germany. Mr Joas works as researcher and policy advisor with a special focus on environmental fiscal instruments and economic policy instruments. He specializes in optimal electricity tax design, funding schemes for renewable energy sources, electricity...
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Amara Prevatt
Project Execution Officer
Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC-Caribbean)
Biography
Ms. Prevatt joined the BCRC-Caribbean in October 2020. After completing an undergraduate degree at Duke University in the US, Ms. Prevatt’s interest in protecting the environment continued to grow. In September 2019, she completed an MSc in Environmental Technology with a focus on Pollution Management at Imperial College London, UK...
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