Dr. Boris Houenou (He / Him)

Seasoned economist and climate finance specialist with more than 10 years experience specializing in green finance, renewable energy systems, policy analysis, and project management. Skilled in financial structuring, economic analysis, and creating financial support mechanisms, including in agribusiness, sustainable energy in- vestments, community healthcare and regional investments. Proven ability to manage complex projects and engage with government, industry, and international stakeholders. Strong background in climate finance, sustainability and environmental impact assessment, promoting green growth and energy efficiency. Excellent communicator, adept at presenting complex information and recommendations. Proficient in using innovative technologies and digital tools for project implementation and monitoring. Committed to advancing sustainable development through effective policy advisory and capacity-building initiatives. — Expertise in Energy Systems and Policy Analysis : Extensive experience providing technical assistance to governments, international organizations, and energy service companies (ESCOs) on projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change across Africa. Proven ability to conduct energy modeling, scenario analysis, and policy development to support sustainable energy transitions. — Project Management and Multi-Stakeholder Coordination : Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-year projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. Skilled in coordinating with govern- ment agencies, private sector partners, and international organizations to ensure successful project implementation and alignment with strategic goals. — Financial Structuring and Economic Analysis : Proficient in developing various Financial Support Mecha- nisms (FSM), including matching funds, performance-based financing, and guaranteed funds. Expertise in struc- turing investment strategies, leveraging blended finance to reduce the cost of capital, and conducting financial and economic viability assessments for energy projects. Utilized advanced econometric techniques and sensitivity analyses to ensure robust findings. — Compliance and Regulatory Support : Provided support to ensure compliance with national and international grants regulations. Experienced in monitoring budget expenditures, documenting project activities, and ensuring adherence to financial compliance standards. — Sustainability and Environmental Impact : In-depth knowledge of sustainable development principles and their application in the energy sector. Skilled in assessing and mitigating environmental impacts of energy projects, promoting green growth, and integrating sustainable practices and technologies. — Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building : Strong capacity to engage with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society organizations. Effective in conducting capacity-building activities, such as training workshops and technical assistance, to enhance stakeholders’ capabilities in project management and policy implementation. — Communication and Reporting : Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of preparing high-quality reports, policy briefs, and presentations. Experienced in disseminating project results, facilitating knowledge sharing, and presenting complex technical information to non-technical audiences. — Innovation and Technology Integration : Ability to identify and integrate innovative technologies into energy projects. Proficient in utilizing digital tools and platforms to enhance project implementation and monitoring, staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices in the energy sector. — Impact Investing and Financial Inclusion : Designed and implemented financial instruments to support impact investing and financial inclusion in the energy sector. Developed guarantee funds, matching funds, and performance-based financing mechanisms to facilitate capital access for cashew nut processors and SMEs in multiple African countries. Integrated digital payment options, including G2P, B2P, P2P, and P2B, to streamline financial transactions and improve financial inclusion. — Evaluation and Impact Assessment : Conducted comprehensive evaluations of fiscal policies and financial incentives, employing methodologies such as difference-in-differences and instrumental variables approaches. Presented evaluation findings to key stakeholders and provided actionable recommendations to inform policy and programmatic adjustments. — I am honored with a Who’s Who US Award and was featured on Reuters, CNBC Africa, Yahoo Finances, American Economics Association Meeting, Harvard European Conference, and Harvard Africa Development Conference, Harvard Crimson, Financial Afrik, BBC Africa, The Voice of America to speak about economic policy, climate finance, foreign policy, investments, inclusive growth, etc... Domain knowledge in sectors and industries include, not limited to : — Energy, Power & green transition — Green growth & climate change — Finance — Statistics — Technology — Space — Agribusiness — International development — State capacity building — Sovereign debt — Global development advisory — Investments — Infrastructure Finance — Digital Government — PPP — Space Policy — Entertainment — Digital economy — Global connectivity