Dr Roland M. Banya is an experienced Development Finance specialist with over a decade of experience on the African continent. At Research ICT Africa, Dr Banya carries out research on data governance, digitisation and AI policy. He is currently leading research on AI and Green Energy, and has completed research on AI and economic policy, data policy and capacity building. Roland has prior research experience working with the Centre for Financial Regulation and Inclusion (CENFRI), Genesis Analytics, University of Witwatersrand, African Centre for a Green Economy, Green Economy Coalition, Africa Growth Institute, the World Bank and Business Unity South Africa. His research interests cover digital economy, financial inclusion, development finance, philanthropy, impact investment and public finance.