East and Southern Africa
The Lab’s African regional program addresses issues unique to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) regions.
East and Southern Africa Panel Members
African Development Bank
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Farai KanondaRegional Operations Manager, Energy and Infrastructure
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Gareth PhillipsManager, Climate and Environmental Finance
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Kidanua GizawSenior Climate Finance Officer
DEG
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Anne KepplerRegional Director of Southern Africa
Development Bank of Southern Africa
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Catherine KoffmanGroup Executive Head of the Project Preparation Division
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Paul CurrieAdvisor to the Office of the CEO
European Investment Bank
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Jim HodgesRegional Representative for Southern Africa and Indian Ocean
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Nadège HopmanDeputy Head of Regional Representation
German KFW Development Bank
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Kevin Leask
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Silke StadtmannHead of Southern African Office
Independent
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Bashi GaetsaloeManaging Director at Jupiter Consulting & Services
International Finance Corporation
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Kevin NjiraniRegional Director Southern Africa and Nigeria
Nedbank
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Kevin WhitfieldHead African Treasuries, Carbon and Financial Products
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Mike PeoHead: Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications
Rand Merchant Bank
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Nigel BeckHead: Sustainability Finance and ESG
RBN Fund Managers
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Heather JacksonChief Executive Officer
Rwanda Green Fund
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Felix Yvan RugwizangogaChief Strategy Officer
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Nathalie MutalikanwaClimate Finance Specialist
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Teddy MugaboChief Executive Officer
East and Southern Africa Portfolio
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