Shaha Hashim is a distinguished marine conservationist who has been at the forefront of protecting the Maldives' marine ecosystems for over 18 years. As the Chairperson of Maldives Resilient Reefs and Project Manager for Blue Marine Foundation, Hashim has led transformative nationwide campaigns such as #ProtectMaldivesSeagrass, #SaveOurSharks, and #FishForTomorrow, which have resulted in significant policy changes and increased protection for marine species. Her innovative approaches include est
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The International Monetary FundAndrew Baer is a senior economist in the Real Sector Division of the IMF Statistics Department, specializing in producer price statistics and economic measurement. He joined the International Monetary Fund in 2019, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at the US Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the IMF, Mr. Baer supports a wide range of countries in developing and improving their producer price statistics, drawing on his 16 years of experience working on producer price indexes (PPIs) at the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prior to joining the IMF, he served as the Assistant Division Chief for Service Sector Statistics at the US Census Bureau, where he oversaw the annual survey of US service sector businesses and the Economic Census for service industries. Mr. Baer's expertise in price indices, business statistics, and economic measurement makes him a valuable asset to the IMF's efforts in enhancing statistical capabilities worldwide. While specific courses taught by Mr. Baer are not mentioned, his role likely involves providing technical assistance and training to member countries on topics related to price statistics and economic measurement methodologies.