Casper Sonesson

Casper Sonesson is a seasoned policy advisor with extensive experience in development, particularly within the United Nations framework. Currently serving as a Policy Advisor at the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) since January 2020, Casper previously operated as an Independent Consultant from July 2019 to January 2020. Prior roles at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) include Global Policy Advisor for Extractive Industries and Private Sector in Development from October 2014 to June 2019, and various leadership positions such as Deputy Director & Team Leader of Private Sector/Innovations and Development Alliances from 2000 to 2014. Casper's tenure also includes significant contributions to private sector development and microfinance initiatives from 1996 to 2000, as well as project consultancy in entrepreneurship development at the United Nations from 1994 to 1996. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Political Science/Economics from Lund University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Cross-Sector Partnerships from the University of Cambridge.