Dr. Mallé Fofana is the Regional Director and Head of Programs for Asia and Deputy Director-General for Green Growth Implementation (oic) at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). 

Mallé has more than 22 years of professional experience in the development and private sector in resource mobilization, project development and implementation. Mallé is supporting the Asia member countries’ Green Growth Transition from policy to investment by working with the governments, private sector, financial windows, MDBs, and impact investors. 

Prior to joining the GGGI, Mallé worked for top-notch Management Consulting firms as the Managing Director focusing on development issues in Africa, defining, leading and implementing a range of economic and social development initiatives throughout the continent. He has participated in 100+ projects across various key sectors working with the largest donors as well as the private sector. 

In this role, one of Mallé 's key achievements was to orchestrate a development partner’s approach that raised a combined USD 8.5B for partners countries. 

In 2023, Mallé was recognized as Outstanding Leadership for Economic Development Organization of the Year, CEO TODAY MAGAZINE. Mallé holds a MSc in Management, an MBA in International Development, and a Doctorate Environmental Organization and Methods applied at the University of Lyon, France.