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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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Francesca Berardi
Intern, Sustainable Lifestyle and Education
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Francesca
Biography
Francesca is 25 years old — born and raised in Italy. She recently graduated from a Master of Science in Strategic Communication at IULM University in Milan. Prior to this she completed a bachelor degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communication. In January 2022 she has joined UNEP as an...
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Francesca Cenni
Programme Officer
Basel Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS)
Francesca-Cenni
Biography
Francesca Cenni is a programme officer of the Science and Technical Assistance Branch. She the focal point for technical assistance for the Basel Convention and is responsible for technical assistance on emergencies, in the Secretariat. She coordinates the Partnership for Action on Challenges relating to E-waste (PACEII) and she also...
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Francesca Eustacchi
Research Fellow
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Biography
Francesca Eustacchi is a Research Fellow at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), working with the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) and the Economic and Trade Policy Unit, based at UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi. She is also a PhD Candidate in Economics at University College Dublin. Francesca has...
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Francesco Gaetani
Regional Coordinator, Environment Under Review
Biography
UN Environment’s Latin America and the Caribbean Office is located in Panama City, Panama. We also have offices in Brazil, Jamaica, Mexico and Uruguay.
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Francesco La Camera
Director-General
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Biography
Francesco La Camera brings more than thirty years of experience in the fields of climate, sustainability, and international cooperation. He formerly served as Director-General of Sustainable Development, Environmental Damage, EU and International Affairs at the Italian Ministry of Environment, Land & Sea. In this capacity, he developed cooperation and partnerships...
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Francesco Vona
Senior Economist
OFCE Sciences-Po
Biography
Francesco Vona is senior economist at the OFCE Sciences-Po (observatoire français des conjonctures économiques), research affiliate at SKEMA Business School and team leader for Sciences-Po in the EU H2020 project INNOPATHS. He studied Statistics (undergraduate) and Economics (Ph.D.) at the University of Rome La Sapienza. He works at the intersection...
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Francine Munyaneza
Founder and CEO
Founder and CEO
Biography
Francine Munyaneza is the founder and CEO of MUNYAX ECO - COMPANY SPECIALISED IN SOLAR ENERGY as well as “La Maison Verte” a green / ecological green building project. Francine, a Rwandese national educated in finance and business management in one the finest Belgium universities – Universite Catholique de Louvain...
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Francis Sakato
Principal Technical Analyst
Independent Consumer and Competition Commission
Biography
Francis Sakato is Principal Technical Analyst – Electricity with the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) of Papua New Guinea (PNG). In this role he provides technical advice on all electricity matters including licensing, contract arrangements, and ensures that electricity undertakers are compliant with necessary electricity standards and codes. With...
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Francisco Alpízar
Director and Senior Research Fellow, Center for Central America
Biography
Francisco Alpízar is Director and senior research fellow of the Environment and Development initiative Center for Central America. He is also Deputy Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Environmental Economics Program (www.laceep.org). His fields of specialization include environmental policy making and economic valuation of the environment. He has also...
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Francois de Borchgrave
Founder & Managing Partner
KOIS
Biography
François holds an MBA in Business Administration from Harvard, after which he spent several years in Telecom & Technology companies. He developed over 12 years of Private Equity investment, with a specific focus on impact investing. François also co-founded several non-profit organizations, such as Toolbox (providing management services to NGOs)...
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