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Theo Sands
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Principal Evaluation Manager, Independent Evaluation Department
Description
Theo Sands is a principal Evaluation Manager within the independent Evaluation Department at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The Evaluation Department��s vision is to make evaluation useful and used by conducting high quality and independent evaluations to strengthen accountability and provide evidence-based lessons for better results. The EBRD’s mandate is to support transition towards market-orientated economies, with a specific focus on climate finance to support the Green Economy Transition.
During his time at EBRD, Theo has focused on evaluations which support more effective decision-making to advance the green transition and address the climate emergency. These have included an evaluation of the Bank’s support to solar energy, as well as a knowledge paper drawing lessons and insights from evaluation on how multi-lateral development organisations should approach investment within the energy sector. Prior to joining EBRD, Theo worked as an Evaluation consultant for a wide range of multi-lateral and bi-lateral organisations, as well as philanthropic institutions. In that role, he covered a range of thematic areas including renewable energy, private finance mobilisation, energy equity challenges, and job creation via the green transition. Education: Masters of Public Policy, Hertie School of Governance, Germany; B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
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