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.

Guy Meunier
Senior Research Fellow
Biography
Guy Meunier is Senior Research Fellow at the Food and Social Sciences Unit (AliSS) of the French Agricultural Research Institute ( INRA ) and associated researcher at the Center for Research and Economic Statistics ( CREST ). He works on electricity market design, innovation, climate policies and transition dynamics.
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H.E. Barrister Sharon Ikeazor
Acting Minister
Biography
Sharon was appointed Minister of State for the Environment in August 2019, prior to which she was the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Pension Directorate. With over 30 years post-graduation experience as a legal practitioner, business development consultant, pension administrator, politician and social activist, she is...
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H.E.M Nestor Batio Bassiere
Minister of the Environment, Green Economy and Climate Change
Biography
H.E.M Nestor Batio Bassiere is Minister of the Environment, Green Economy and Climate Change of Burkina Faso since 2016. He’s the 2018 winner of “Environment and Development” great prize that was awarded to him during the International Environment and Renewable Energy Exhibition (SIERO) for its commitment toward the environment.
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Haeun Kim
Programme Support Intern
Biography
Haeun Kim is an Intern at the Green Growth Knowledge Platform (GGKP), working from the offices of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in Seoul. Haeun supports the GGKP with knowledge management and partnership outreach. Prior to joining the GGKP, she had internships at UNDP Seoul Policy Centre, and UN...
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Haileselassie Medhin
Director
Environment and Climate Research Center (ECRC)
Research Fellow
Biography
Dr. Haileselassie Medhin is the Director of the Environment and Climate Research Center (ECRC) at the Ethiopian Development Research Institute (EDRI), a center that supports the implementation of Ethiopia’s climate resilient and green growth policies with policy-oriented research, impact evaluation and overall knowledge management. He is also a Research Fellow...
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Halim Lee
Programme Support Intern
Biography
Halim Lee is a Programme Support Intern at the Green Growth Knowledge Platform. Halim is a South Korean national and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science at Korea University, South Korea.
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Han Admiraal
Co-Chair of ITACUS & Managing Director of Enprodes Management Consultancy BV, Delft, The Netherlands
Biography
Han Admiraal is a civil engineer (University of Applied Science, Rotterdam) by training and co-chair of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association’s Committee on Underground Space (ITACUS). In the past, he was a member of the Urban Planning Advisory Group of the United Nations for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)...
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Han Chuan Feng
Professor
Tongji University
Biography
Dr. Han Chuan Feng is professor of Department of Public Administration, School of Economics and Management, Tongji University, China. He currently also serves as the vice president of School of Economics and Management, director of Institute of Urban Infrastructure Development and Management, and director of Institute of Urban Construction and...
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Hana Brixi
Manager
Biography
As Manager for the Human Capital Project, Dr. Brixi leads a global effort to accelerate more and better investments in people for greater equity and economic growth. In her career, Dr. Brixi has been advancing progress on human development, governance and macroeconomic and fiscal policy. She served as Practice Manager...
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Hannes Mac Nulty
Green Industry Platform Manager
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
Biography
Hannes is the manager of the Green Industry Platform, one of the three platforms that make up the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership A mechanical engineer with 20 years of experience working within the industry, government and NGO sectors, Hannes has an active interest in developing market-driven solutions that can deliver...
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