Kouassi Emmanuel Kouadio

Kouassi Emmanuel Kouadio is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in climate resilience and investment programs. Currently serving as the Lead for Partner Countries Engagement and Climate Resilience Programs at Climate Investment Funds since June 2014, Kouadio manages the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience and plays a key role in designing new climate initiatives while coordinating technical efforts across multiple stakeholders. Previous positions include Deputy Program Coordinator for the Forest Investment Program and Nature, People, and Climate Program, where strategic advice and operational leadership were provided. Kouadio also held roles at the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group, contributing to project management and evaluation in various sectors. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in International Development Studies from the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies and a Master’s in Applied Statistics from ENSEA, complemented by executive education from Harvard Kennedy School in Climate Change and Energy.