Brent Harrison

Brent Harrison is the Country Manager for the Indo-Pacific Region at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).1 In this role, he is responsible for several key areas:

1. Business development
2. Project preparation
3. Management and supervision of USTDA activities in the Indo-Pacific region

His focus is primarily on:

• Energy generation
• Smart grid infrastructure
• Critical minerals infrastructure1

Professional Background

Before joining USTDA, Brent Harrison had a diverse career in economics and infrastructure:

• Director at CG/LA Infrastructure: Focused on domestic and international infrastructure project identification, development, and advocacy.1

• Economic Research: Started his career at the Institute of International Finance, concentrating on global macroeconomics and financial market surveillance.1

• World Bank: Worked in the Development Economics Prospects Group, providing analysis on global capital flows, Latin America, and South Asia.1

• Consultant: Worked for the Growth Dialogue, a DC-based think tank helping policymakers in developing countries promote economic growth.1

Education

Brent Harrison has a strong educational background in international affairs and political science:

• Master's degree: International Political Economy from the London School of Economics1
• Undergraduate degree: University of Pittsburgh
  • Major: Political Science
  • Minors: Economics and German Studies1

His diverse experience in economics, infrastructure, and international development, combined with his educational background, makes him well-suited for his current role at USTDA, where he helps facilitate U.S. business opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region while promoting sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries.2