Martin Lokanc
Dr. Martin Lokanc is a Senior Mining Specialist in the World Bank’s Energy and Extractives Global Practice. He currently supports and leads mining sector development activities across Africa, in addition to managing a number of research and global knowledge projects. Working across multiple disciplines with the World Bank and with partners, he co-leading World Bank efforts to support countries across Eastern and Southern Africa to responsibly develop their mineral resources and catalyse investments for value addition.
Trained as a mining engineer and economist, Dr Lokanc has global experience in mineral sector development, strategy, mineral and energy economics, corporate finance, government relations and economic development, gained over more than 20 years working in the private sector and with the World Bank.
Dr. Lokanc holds a BSc in mining engineering from the University of Alberta, Canada; an MSc in mining engineering, specializing in mineral economics, from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa; and a PhD in mineral and energy economics from the Colorado School of Mines in the United States.