Publications

Ideas for Action for A Long-Term and Sustainable Future: Business and Sustainable Development Commission

Report: Co-authored with Hendrik du Toit, CEO of Investec Asset Management, and Mark Wilson, CEO of Aviva

This report explores how the global financial system can be aligned to pursue sustainable development. 

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Better Business, Better World: Business and Sustainable Development Commission 

Report: Author of sustainable finance chapter

This report explores how the key areas of opportunity and responsibility for the global business community with                                        regards to the Sustainable Development Goals

Ten Key Themes for Financing Sustainable Development 

Essay: Authored in Investec Institute Journal Volume 4

This essay outlines ten key themes for financing global sustainable development.

Africa 2030: How Africa Can Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 

Report: Co-directed with Dr. Belay Begashaw, Director-General of SDG Center for Africa

This report systematically examines how Africa can accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Building a Sustainable Belt and Road

Essay: Author in Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development (CIRSD) foreign affairs periodical, Horizon

This essay explores how China's Belt and Road Initiative can be integrated with the UN's Sustainable Development Agenda

Learning from the World: New Ideas to Re-Develop America 

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Edited Volume: Co-edited with Joe Colombano, Director of the Office of the Special Advisor, Executive Office of the United Nations

This volume provides global perspectives on the most significant challenges facing modern America, seeking to inspire new ideas to redevelop America. 

 

Africa and the United States: A Defining Relationship of the 21st Century

Report: Co-authored with the US Chamber of Commerce

This report examines the possible future investment and economic dynamics between the United States and the African continent. 

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The Price of Civilization: Reawakening American Virtue and Prosperity by Jeffrey D Sachs

Book: Research assistant to Professor Jeffrey Sachs 

This book examines fundamental causes for US economic and development stagnation and proposes solutions.

 

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This book traces global efforts of economic and political integration during the 20th century and outlines critical areas of reform for improved global cooperation. 

The Future of Globalization: Explorations in Light of Recent Turbulence

Book: Research assistant to President Ernesto Zedillo 

This volume provides varied perspectives on the future of globalization and the impact of economic integration on the environment, human migration and economic growth and stability.

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Club Expat: A Teenager's Guide to Moving Overseas

Book: Co-authored with Akash Shah, Partner at McKinsey & Co.

This books provides tips for how young adults can make the most of their experiences overseas as Third Culture Kids. 

Press

Chatam House. "Aniket Shah: A young high flyer on how to correct the older generation's failings." March 2016

Institutional Investor. "Why the Paris Climate Conference Matters for Investors" December 2015

DevEx. "Development Banking for Sustainability" December 2015

Africa Investor. "Forging a Greener Path" November 2015

Climate Countdown. September 2015

MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth. "Financial Systems for Sustainable Development" September 2015

CitiScope. "The Urban Community Can Save Financing for Development" July 2015

Center for International Private Enterprise. "CIPE and Freedom House Host Discussion On Advancing Political and Economic Freedom in Africa" August 2014

Institutional Investor. "Finance and the Art of Sustainable Development" July 2014

CNBCAfrica. "What Happened Outside U.S. Borders" March 2014

Videos

Financing Sustainable Development: 

November 2016

Video lecture of Guest Lecture in Columbia University's Masters in Sustainable Development Program

 

 

 

Insurers as Institutional Investors in Resilience and Sustainable Growth

June 2015

Panel session at the International Insurance Society's 51st Annual Global Insurance Forum

Advancing Political and Economic Freedom in Africa

August 2014

Panel session at Freedom House discussing the future of US-Africa relations