Demystifying Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG‪)‬

“This important book breaks new ground in an important emerging area of research and practical applications. The comprehensive approach will help improve corporate and economic governance in a world that is facing severe ecological and related crises. Therefore, this is a most timely contribution.”

—Haider A. Khan, John Evans Distinguished University Professor & Professor of Economics, University of Denver

“Presenting the perspectives of two people who are the embodiment of Africa, this book makes an important contribution to the debate on this increasingly urgent subject. I thoroughly commend the authors for their honesty and their desire to present an African perspective to a conversation quite often led by those that the subject matter least affects.”

—Jeff Quartermaine, CEO and Managing Director of Perseus Mining Limited

“Very important book on ESG, enlightening analysis of Africa and the world’s ESG challenges and a study BADEA’s staff have already practically benefitted from during several years’ of association with the authors.”

—Honourable Dr Sidi O. Tah, Director General & CEO, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)

“ESG is essential for survival in Africa and beyond the continent. No one can be left out of the equation. This book very clearly explains the need for serious attention.”

—Rockson Dogbegah, Chairman, African Corporate Governance Network & President, Institute of Directors Ghana

Karamo NM Sonko has more than 20 years of experience in CSR, environmental oversight, government relations and corporate governance. He is Chairman, Heeno International; CEO, Jula Consultancy FZE; Chairman, Taf Africa Global; Strategic Adviser to the Managing Director & CEO, Perseus Mining; and Chairman, WellBoring (West Africa). He has worked at the UN and IMF and taught at five universities in Canada, France and the USA.

MariamaSonko has a bachelor’s degree from the Paris Sorbonne (Abu Dhabi campus) and a Master of Science (with Distinction) from Heriot-Watt University (Dubai). She holds postgraduate certificates from the Cambridge Judge Business School, in Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies, Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership, in Sustainable Finance, and Harvard Business School, in Financial Leadership. She is Sustainability Adviser at Jula Consultancy.