David focuses on resource-rich countries and the energy transition. He has provided technical assistance on tax policy in countries ranging from Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan to Tanzania.

Prior to joining NRGI, David was an Overseas Development Institute Fellow and senior economist in the Zambia Revenue Authority focused on mining tax policy and administration. He also worked for Oxford Economic Research Associates on financial regulation and utility finance in the U.K. and EU.

David holds a master’s degree in economics from the London School of Economics.