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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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Dr. Kyung-Nam Shin
Assistant Director-General and Head of Investment and Policy Solutions Division
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Biography
Dr. Kyung-Nam (Kevin) Shin is the Assistant Director-General and Head of the Investment and Policy Solutions Division (IPSD) at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). Dr. Shin has more than 30 years of international development experience throughout Asia, working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ministry of Finance and Economy...
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Dr. Maria Angela Zafra
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Strategia Development Research Institute Inc.
Biography
Dr. Maria Angela Zafra is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Strategia Development Research Institute, Inc, a nonprofit research organization focused on providing policy research, capacity building, and technical assistance in various social and economic development areas. Dr. Zafra has a doctorate in business administration from the Ateneo de Davao...
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Dr. Medrilzam
Director of Environmental Affairs
Biography
Dr. Medrilzam is the Director of Environmental Affairs within the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), Indonesia. He has been with BAPPENAS since 1993 and has served in various structural and functional positions. Dr. Medrilzam chaired the Indonesian delegation in Financial Climate Change Negotiations under the UNFCCC from 2005-2008, and...
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Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi
Secretary-General
Biography
Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi became the seventh Secretary-General of UNCTAD on 1 September 2013. He has an extensive background as an elected official, academic and holder of high government office. Dr. Kituyi was elected to the Parliament of Kenya in 1992 and was twice re-elected. He was the Minister of Trade...
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Dr. Ndidi Nnoli Edozien
Co-Chair, Private Sector Advisory Group on SDGs/ Chair
Circular Economy Innovation Partnership Africa
Biography
Dr Ndidi Nnoli is Chair, Circular Economy Innovation Partnership and Managing Partner Afrikairos GmBH. She was engaged by Dangote Founder/President to initiate and operationalize sustainability at Africa’s largest business, serving as Chief Sustainability and Governance Officer [March 2017 – June 2020], Dangote Industries Limited. Immediately prior, she served as faculty...
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Dr. Paul Mwambu
Commissioner, Crop Inspection and Certification
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF)
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Biography
Dr. Paul Mwambu serves as the Commissioner of Crop Inspection and Certification at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) in Uganda. He acts as the focal point for Uganda within the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and holds the position of National Designated Authority on Agricultural Chemicals...
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Dr. Prabu Thiruppathy
Principal
KOIS Mumbai
Biography
Prabu specializes in impact investing and innovative financing for disruptive healthcare innovators and enterprises. He has 9+ years of experience in healthcare, strategy consulting, and private equity and manages the healthcare portfolio at Kois across India and global markets. Recently, he has led investments and structured investment vehicles in point-of-care...
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Dr. Prasoon Agarwal
Energy Sector Co-Lead and Senior Advisor, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Biography
Dr. Prasoon Agarwal is Energy Sector Co-Lead and Senior Advisor at Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), where he has been contributing to shape GGGI’s global energy thematic strategy, and also working closely with policy think-tanks and other stakeholders in India, to support national government and state governments of Karnataka, Punjab...
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Dr. Richard Munang
Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Dr Richard Munang, UNEP
Biography
Dr. Richard Munang is the Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). He is responsible for guiding the actualization of UNEP’s climate resilient development strategy for Africa in a manner that ensures human wellbeing. He is leading a continental wide strategic and innovative approach to climate...
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Dr. Salvo Tchamo
Green Economy Focal Point
Government of Mozambique
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Dr Tchamo is an economist and senior policy expert working at Ministry of Land and Environment of Mozambique as Green Economy Focal Point, and currently coordinating the Department of Studies and projects. He has more than 15 years’ experience working in government, international agencies, and donor-related projects in the public...
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