In Europe and Africa, a transition to sustainable economies is essential to prevent issues linked to poverty and environmental degradation from escalating, and to ward off major crises in the future. The trade, investment and finance team of the Economic and Agricultural Transformation programme wants to contribute to shaping policies that are sustainable, resilient and take into account the needs of the most vulnerable.
The buy-in of governments, trade actors and financial institutions is pivotal to the creation of trade, investment and financing policies that are truly geared towards sustainability. They are among the key players that can create an environment in which the economy becomes a means to ensure the prosperity of people and the planet. But global efforts to reduce poverty and move towards sustainability have suffered a major setback due to COVID-19. Despite the challenges that this brings, the situation also offers an opportunity to build back better, greener, more inclusive and sustainable economies.
Throughout our work we focus on gender, climate change, sustainability and inclusivity. We engage with African and European policymakers, development finance institutions, development banks and think tanks, as well as international institutions.
For more information about our recent activities and projects, have a look at our 2021 work plan or our 2019 annual report.
Do you want to know more about our work or are you interested in partnering with us? Get in touch with one of our team members.
Economic and agricultural transformation is central to many African and European development strategies. It can create more and better jobs, stimulate sustainable economic growth and tackle inequality. We want to help accomplish these goals. Our three programme teams focus on finance, trade and investment, the private sector and sustainable food systems.
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San BilalHead of Programme Trade, Investment and Finance | Economic and Agricultural Transformation Programme |
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Kathleen van HoveSenior Policy Officer Economic and Agricultural Transformation Programme |
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Pamella AhairweJunior Policy Officer Trade, Investment and Finance |
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Sean WoolfreyPolicy Officer Economic and Agricultural Transformation Programme |
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Poorva KarkarePolicy Officer Economic and Agricultural Transformation Programme |
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Inna PerovaExecutive Assistant Economic and Agricultural Transformation and African Institutions and Regional Dynamics programmes |
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