Daniel Wegner

Daniel Wegner is an accomplished professional specializing in development cooperation, policy advocacy, and project management with extensive experience in the African context. Currently serving as an Advisor at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, Wegner focuses on enhancing the capacities of the African Union Commission in combating illicit financial flows. Previous roles include Policy Advisor for Africa and Migration at VENRO, where coordination of advocacy efforts on migration issues was a primary focus, and Project Manager at Global Perspectives Initiative, overseeing peace and security projects in Africa. Wegner has held key positions in prominent organizations, including the Basel Institute on Governance, where leadership of a significant anti-corruption program in Malawi was undertaken. With a solid academic background in politics, peace studies, and program management from institutions such as the University of Oxford and the University of St Andrews, Wegner brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of international development.