UNDP Resident Representative South Africa and Director for Africa UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub

Prior to being appointed as Resident Representative for UNDP South Africa and Director for the UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub, Mr Maxwell served in a similar role at UNDP Rwanda.

He is a resource economist with over 20 years of experience in nature conservation and agricultural development. He has worked on economic development issues, including being part of a team that developed the ‘Global Green New Deal’ for reviving the global economy and boosting employment in response to the financial and economic crisis of 2008. Max is a Senior Fellow of Aspen New Voices.

He is an accomplished writer and has written for many National and Global mainstream media. Max is married and has two daughters and a son – they all love Arsenal Football Club.