Neekhil Bhowoniah

Strategic advisor in climate finance, international trade and policy, leading high-level policy and governance initiatives across small island developing states. Bringing a rare interdisciplinary foundation - PhD in International Finance and Economics; LL.M. in International Banking Law and Finance, and experience supporting institutions such as the World Bank Group and The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Actively engaged in public-facing thought leadership through articles, LinkedIn publications, and policy commentary. Recent work includes analyses on sustainability due diligence in exports, climate finance integrity and governance in Mauritius and across Africa, and institutional reforms such as whistleblower frameworks and transparency mechanisms for climate funding oversight.

Experience

  • –present
    Lecturer in International Finance and Economics, University of Mauritius

Education

  • 2026 
    University of Mauritius, Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • 2025 
    University of Mauritius, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Finance and Economics
  • 2023 
    University of Mauritius, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in International Finance and Economics
  • 2018 
    The University of Edinburgh, Master of Laws (L.LM) in International Banking Law and Finance
  • 2017 
    University of Mauritius, Bachelor of Science with Honours in Finance and Law

Contact Neekhil for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision