George Mensah
he/him · @george-mensahTrainer / EducatorClimate-finance instructor · Africa Climate Academy · 1,100 alumni now placed in development banks
Accra, Ghana·Africa
Primary focus78
Secondary1317
Sustainable FinanceEnergyOpen to mentoringOpen to speakingOpen to collaboration
Verified credentials
423 connections38 endorsements2 projects
Project portfolio · 2
Aula Verde · Six-Cohort Annual Program
2024The flagship cohort program — circular economy, GRI reporting and SBTi target-setting — delivered six times a year across Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile. Curriculum is open-source and Spanish-first.
Alumni to date
3,412
Countries represented
11
Food & Agriculture
East Africa C&I Solar Origination Platform
2024Two-year engagement structuring a pooled-developer origination platform for commercial and industrial solar across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Reduced average origination time from 14 to 5 months.
Projects originated
47
Capacity contracted (MW)
187
Energy
About
Teach project-finance for renewables and adaptation across Africa. 1,100 alumni working in AfDB, regional DFIs and commercial banks.
Expertise
Functions
Education & TrainingSustainable Finance
Methodologies
GHG ProtocolPCAF (Financed Emissions)
Experience
- Lead InstructorAfrica Climate AcademyMar 2020 — present
- Senior Investment OfficerAfrican Development BankAug 2014 — Feb 2020
Education
- INSEAD· MBA2014