Shirley Robinson

Shirley Robinson joins DNA Economics as Practice Head: Climate and Public Economics. As a senior public policy economist with over 29 years of experience, Shirley specialises in urban and public finance management, alternative and blended financing approaches. These have been directed towards a range of areas, including urban resilience, climate response strategies, public infrastructure planning, policy and regulatory reform, regional and local economic development, and broader inclusive economic development.

Shirley’s extensive career in the public and private sectors showcases her adeptness in leading and managing complex projects while maintaining a sharp focus on their successful execution. A creative thinker with a track record of conceptualising, initiating and leading new approaches and programmes, Shirley is skilled in public policy implementation, and is an experienced research and project manager. Her main interests focus on how policy analysis may be used to articulate development challenges and advocate for multi-sector partnerships. She also has a particular interest in the design and implementation of collaborative solutions that often involve innovative financing approaches, and which have positive social and economic development impact.