Daniel Duma

Daniel Duma is a Research Fellow at SEI Headquarters where he leads the Finance for Sustainable Development Programme. FSD focuses on identifying policy solutions that can support investments in sustainable economic activities in developing countries.

Daniel’s research interests include blended finance and risk mitigation, renewable energy finance (particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa), energy policy, economic regulation in power distribution, carbon pricing, and financing industrial transitions.

Before joining SEI, Daniel worked at the international electricity company Enel, in various roles related to sustainability, public affairs, renewable energy development, and finance.

Daniel’s academic background is in political science (BA), public policy (MSc), and economics (PhD). In 2020, he also graduated from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School with an MBA degree with a concentration in Energy and Environment.