Mr. Monga has been a Senior Economic Officer of the UN Economic Commission for Africa since 2011, and is part of the newly established Technology, Innovation, Connectivity, and Infrastructure Development Division (TICID). Since his arrival at ECA, he has led several energy sector initiatives. His work collaborates with international and African institutions, including the African Union Commission, AUDA-NEPAD, and several regional economic communities (RECs), to promote energy infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Monga has held prominent roles at South African institutions, including the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, where he managed the Resource-Based Sustainable Development Competency Area, and at the University of Cape Town’s Energy and Development Research Centre as a senior scientific officer. His expertise is reflected in numerous publications in the energy field, including papers, book chapters, and research articles.