Philip Spencer
Senior Consultant, Africa
I’m an economist and governance specialist with almost 10 years of experience in public policy, project management, and infrastructure development.
At CPCS, I’ve managed projects in the renewable energy, urban transport, port, and logistics sectors for government agencies, the African Development Bank, Green Climate Fund, and International Finance Corporation. I have significant technical knowledge in the design and implementation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with specific experience in Lebanon, Nigeria, and regionally across West Africa. My technical focus is on the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the development of transformational infrastructure.
Before joining CPCS, I worked as an Economist and Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellow for Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Finance and as a Governance Advisor for the Kanifing Municipal Council in The Gambia. In these roles, I advised and managed projects in urban transport, climate change mitigation, and waste management at the national and municipal levels.
I’ve lived and worked in Canada, Benin, Lebanon, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia.
Education
- Master of Science, Economics, University of Toronto, Canada
- Bachelor of Social Science, Economics, University of Ottawa, Canada
Certifications
3 fun facts
- Has cycled 5,000 km across Canada from Victoria to Toronto
- Usually found on a hockey rink, squash court or ski hill
- Enjoys being in nature with nearly 500 geocaching finds
Contact Philip
P: +1 (613) 237-2500
