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.

Ian de Cruz
Global Director
P4G
Biography
Mr. Ian de Cruz is the Global Director at P4G. He leads efforts to bring together global government, business, and civil- society organizations to grow game-changing partnerships to supply humanity’s greatest needs: food, water, shelter, energy, and sustainable use of resources. Prior to joining P4G, Ian worked at the Global...
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Ian Parry
Principal Environmental Fiscal Policy Expert
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Biography
Ian Parry leads the environment, climate, and energy program in the Fiscal Affairs Department of the IMF. Prior to joining the IMF in 2010, Parry was at Resources for the Future for 15 years, where he was first appointee to the Allen V. Kneese Chair in Environmental Economics. He holds...
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Ibnu Budiman
Junior Researcher, Udayana University
Biography
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Ibrahim Elsayed Kshanh
Director
Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company
Biography
Ibrahim Elsayed Kshanh is an Energy and sustainability expert with 15+ years of professional experience, holding MSc in energy science and policy, Ajou University, South Korea. (Ajou University GSIS Best Thesis award, 2019) He has assisted numerous industrial and commercial organizations to improve energy performance, through Implementing energy management system...
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Ilmi Granoff
Senior Research Fellow, Climate and Environment, Overseas Development Institute
Biography
Ilmi Granoff is a Senior Research Fellow at ODI leading the institute’s work on green growth. He is an attorney with over 15 years of experience and expertise in environmental law and policy, sustainable development, energy and infrastructure finance and public-private partnerships. He recently served as the sole environmental and...
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In Woo Jung
Seoul Office Manager
Biography
In Woo Jung manages the GGGI-Seoul office for the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership. Prior to joing GGKP, In Woo has worked on country implementation, reporting and outreach at the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) from UN Environment. He is a South Korean national and holds dual degree in...
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Inger Andersen
Executive Director
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Under-Secretary General
Biography
Inger Andersen was appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in February 2019. Between 2015 and 2019, Ms. Andersen was the Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Ms Andersen brings a passion for conservation and sustainable development with...
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Ingrid Jegou
Manager, Global Platform on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainable Energy, ICTSD
Biography
Ingrid Jegou is the Manager of the Global Platform on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainable Energy at the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) since 2011, and serves on ICTSD’s Committee for Operations and Strategy. Ms. Jegou, an economist from Lund University in Sweden, joined ICTSD in 2009...
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Ingvild Solvang
Head, Climate Action and Inclusive Development Unit
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Biography
Ingvild Solvang is the Head of Climate Action and Inclusive Development (CAID) unit with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). She has nearly 20 years experience working in international development and humanitarian affairs. Based in Southeast Asia for nearly two decades, she has responded to emergencies, while also managing development...
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Inhee Chung
Head of Unit
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Biography
Inhee heads the Sustainability and Safeguards Unit at GGGI, supporting more than 35 projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Middle East/North Africa and Latin America to mainstream environmental and social safeguards, poverty reduction, gender equality and social inclusion in GGGI's 26 country programs. Prior to GGGI, Inhee worked with the Environmental...
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