IISD Expert Series: Howard Mann
Howard Mann was appointed as an Associate and Senior International Law Advisor to IISD in 1998. From 2003-2009, he initiated and managed IISD’s Investment and Sustainable Development program. Howard has worked with colleagues in advising and training government officials from over 80 developing countries on international investment law issues, investment treaty negotiations, and the development of sound investment policy from a sustainable development perspective.
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