Tom Hilton

Background

About Tom Hilton

Economist working on market-based approaches to biodiversity conservation and economic development across the Global South. Extensive experience in market systems development; monitoring, evaluation & learning; and policy & strategy design. Current research focuses on the application of economic development tools and methods to wildlife and natural resource conservation, including elephant conservation and human-wildlife conflict mitigation in Tanzania, and forest conservation in Kenya. Experience across Africa, Asia, and Latin America for various clients, including multilaterals (UN, World Bank, Climate Investment Funds), bilaterals (DFID, USAID, Sida), development finance institutions (CDC, Finnfund, FMO), foundations (Gatsby, MasterCard) and NGOs (Rainforest Alliance, Fauna and Flora International, SNV). Country experience includes Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, South Africa, Mexico, Honduras, Nepal, Myanmar, Cambodia, plus remote support to projects in Uganda, Ghana, Zambia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Guatemala.