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Shawn Hunter is a Research Fellow at the Griffith Asia Institute within Griffith University's Business School. He serves as an Industry Fellow (APEC) and Director of Inclusive Growth Programs, specializing in financial inclusion, digital economies, and international development. With over 15 years' experience, he focuses on designing economic development programs across the Asia-Pacific, particularly emphasizing regional cooperation through APEC initiatives. His work includes collaborating with governments and industry experts to advance policies promoting equitable economic growth and poverty reduction.
Education:
- PhD (Economics), Griffith University
- Master of Business Administration (Global Business Management), University of Southern Queensland
- Bachelor of Arts (1st Class Hons) in English/Geography, University of Queensland
Research interests span financial inclusion policy, microfinance, digital economies, poverty reduction strategies, and regional economic integration. Recent projects include UN-supported studies on digital divides, APEC financial inclusion forums, and Citi-funded research on MSME ecosystems. He has contributed to policy guides on leveraging technology for financial inclusion and authored reports on central bank digital currencies' role in expanding access to financial services.
Funded research includes UNDP data projects, ADB agrifinance toolkits, and UNCTAD Pacific digital economy studies. He has advised on G20 digital economy policies and supported Indonesia's inclusive digital economy initiatives. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
Labs/Teams: Core member of Griffith Asia Institute's research entity, collaborating with international organizations like UNESCAP, ADB, and Citi Foundation. Active in policy networks facilitating knowledge exchange between governments and private sector actors.