Matthew Wittenstein

Matthew Wittenstein is a Senior Mining Specialist in the World Bank's Metals and Minerals Division, with more than 15 years of experience in energy and minerals development policy across international organizations and government. Based in Singapore, he works on sustainable minerals development, critical mineral value chains, and policies to support the energy transition.

Prior to joining the World Bank Group, Matthew served was Chief of Section in the Energy Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), where he led regional initiatives on critical minerals for clean energy technologies. His work included collaboration with ASEAN on the ASEAN Principles for Sustainable Minerals Development (APSMD) and the ASEAN Minerals Development Vision (AMDV), as well as policy support to governments across Asia and Central Asia on critical minerals development and value chain strategies. He also worked extensively on regional energy connectivity, power market development, and regulatory capacity building, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia and the ASEAN Power Grid.

Earlier in his career, Matthew was a Senior Electricity Analyst at the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris and served as a Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy. He holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University, with a concentration in international economic policy.