China Development Finance

Sheng Zhang

Senior Research Analyst

szhang@aiddata.org

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Sheng Zhang is a Senior Research Analyst for the Chinese Development Finance Program (CDFP) at AidData, where he focuses on development finance, infrastructure investment, critical minerals, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) research. His expertise guides the program's research analysis, contributing significantly to understanding and improving sustainable development and investment practices worldwide.

Zhang played a key role in forming and managing the geospatial data collection team, greatly improving the program's capabilities in providing detailed insights into development finance activities through refined geocoding techniques. He effectively manages a diverse range of responsibilities, including leading research analyses, impact evaluations, and writing policy reports and academic papers that explore the intricate relationships between development finance, debt sustainability, and geopolitical strategic competition. Zhang has also presented AidData’s research at international conferences, policy briefings, research seminars, and congressional hearings.

M.A., Public Management, Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Economics, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law

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