Monica Newton

South Africa

She has worked with national, provincial and local government and related government agencies since 1997, firstly as a full time employee and later as a consultant. Working across a range of sectors, portfolios and development agendas has provided her with a solid understanding of and insight into the South African economy, policy framework and governance processes. Building on the research, writing and analytical skills provided by her tertiary education, she has acquired a wide range of competencies which include management, research, strategy development, communication, presentation and negotiation.