MR. DOUGLAS KATIVU
Director, Global Reporting Initiative Africa
Douglas heads the GRI Africa regional hub, driving responsible business practices and
accountability for competitive markets and socio-economic impact. With over two decades of
experience, he has implemented sustainability and accountability initiatives in many countries
in Africa.
He has contributed to many regional and global sustainability initiatives gaining a wealth of international and regional exposure, enabling him to understand the complex dynamics of sustainable development and socio-economic imperatives in the region. His extensive network
spans policy actors, capital markets, business leaders, sustainability professionals, academic
institutions, and civil society organizations.
Douglas maintains deep interest in resource governance and socio-economic impacts,
stemming from his background as a Geophysicist early on in his professional career. Douglas
holds tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management and Applied Physics.