Beau Vega​

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​Beau Vega serves as a Research Fellow for the Children's Funding and Policy Initiative and a Research Fellow at Strategy for Humanity. Beau brings a diverse academic and professional background bridging international affairs and economic development. In recent years, Beau has conducted business and policy research for US private stakeholders, assessing the impacts of national and regional economic policies on their interests in the ASEAN region. His research covered sectors including food & agriculture, travel & tourism, and aerospace and defense. Previously, Beau worked for a women-led consultant and investment advisory firm in Ghana, where he gained valuable exposure to local business development and environmental sustainability initiatives across Western Africa. Beau is especially proud of the work he did with this firm to spearhead a project to enhance opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises throughout Southern Africa and enable them to compete effectively against international competitors. With a commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable practices, Beau’s experience and research underscores his dedication to fostering economic growth and resilience across diverse regions.
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​The Children's Policy and Funding Initiative is made possible through generous funding provided by several leading foundations.  The Initiative is a pooled funding project housed at Tides Center.