Declan Sharkey is an experienced international project manager and strategist who has worked across various thematic areas, including climate, education and skills, and digital transformation.

Currently managing the Climate Ambition Support Alliance, Phase 2 (CASA2) program working with an alliance of technical partners, Declan works closely with a broad range of stakeholders across complex environments to identify priority focus areas, create internal delivery systems, and build consensus around needs. He is experienced in using political economy analysis as a tool for understanding the political climate in low-income countries to identify relevant stakeholders for effective program implementation.

Previously, Declan worked as a senior policy advisor, where he consulted across the private and public sectors and civil society groups to produce politically feasible policy positions and recommendations.

• M.A., international political economy, Newcastle University
• B.Sc. Joint Honours, geography and mathematics, Newcastle University
• AgilePM (Foundation & Practitioner) Project Management, APMG International