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Malaika Masson

Malaika Masson

Malaika Masson is a Lead Energy Specialist in the Energy Division at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) currently managing the IDB energy portfolio for Guyana. Since joining the Bank in 2009, she has been involved in the development and oversight of projects related to solar PV generation, rehabilitation of transmission and distribution and electric mobility across the Caribbean. She has worked on resilient energy infrastructure, micro-grids in remote areas, training programs for women in solar installation, extractive industry governance and regional dialogue on renewable energy. Malaika holds a PhD in 2003 in Management Studies from Cambridge Judge Business School, Cambridge University. Prior to joining the IDB, Malaika worked on public private partnerships and policy within the UK Government, Chatham House, and Shell Group and served on public boards.

Digital transformation: empowering the Caribbean, reshaping energy landscapes in Guyana and Suriname

March 14, 2024 por José Irigoyen - Malaika Masson - Sergio Ballón - Nayeli Mayorga Leave a Comment

In the ever-evolving world of energy, digitalization emerges as an example of transformation, offering small nations like Guyana and Suriname in the Caribbean an opportunity to fortify their power systems. With the support of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), these nations have embarked on groundbreaking journeys towards a more reliable and sustainable energy future. … [Read more...] about Digital transformation: empowering the Caribbean, reshaping energy landscapes in Guyana and Suriname

Forging a Modern Grid for the Future  – Reflections from Guyana

February 28, 2024 por Malaika Masson - Jaime Sologuren Blanco - Lerone Williams Leave a Comment

As the new IDB Country Strategy for Guyana (2023-2026) puts it – “Guyana is now a booming oil economy with an estimated 11 billion oil-equivalent barrels of recoverable petroleum resources”. Simultaneously, the Government is starting with an ambitious energy diversification programme as part of its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) that will deliver new generation … [Read more...] about Forging a Modern Grid for the Future  – Reflections from Guyana

Cross-Institutional Mentoring Initiative: Improving Results through Collaboration

June 12, 2023 por Malaika Masson Leave a Comment

‘Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction ~ John Crosby In 2009, I was thrilled to join the Inter-American Development Bank as part of the Young Professionals Program. From the beginning, I had the opportunity to participate directly in field operations in La Paz and Cochabamba, Bolivia where I helped the energy team with the first … [Read more...] about Cross-Institutional Mentoring Initiative: Improving Results through Collaboration

A nature-based asset in action: Transforming Guyana with renewables

December 14, 2022 por Malaika Masson - Jaime Sologuren Blanco Leave a Comment

With over 11 billion barrels of oil reserves (one of the highest levels per capita in the world) and GDP growth rates and fiscal revenues rising tremendously over time, Guyana, as a new oil producer, is at the threshold of a new era. At the same time, the Government of Guyana is embarking on a cleaner transformation for domestic electricity generation, taking advantage of its … [Read more...] about A nature-based asset in action: Transforming Guyana with renewables

Electrifying the Caribbean: Plugging in Electric Vehicles

August 16, 2021 por Malaika Masson - Luis Carlos Perez Leave a Comment

Electrifying the Caribbean

May 2021 unplugged many firsts for the Jamaican electric vehicle sector! That month, the utility launched its first public electric vehicle charging facility, and a new market entrant commissioned four additional public charging stations. Barbados, in comparison, has turned into the top user of electric vehicles per capita in the Caribbean, with over 430 EVs on the island’s … [Read more...] about Electrifying the Caribbean: Plugging in Electric Vehicles

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