Anja Berretta is Head of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Regional Programme Economy Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this function, she is responsible for the regional work of the foundation on topics such as international trade relations, African regional economic integration, strengthening private sector activities and policy implementation in related fields. From 2019 to 2024 Ms. Berretta directed the Energy Security and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa Programme of KAS. Prior to this position, she worked as an evaluation and monitoring advisor at KAS Germany and as an evaluation and learning manager at the Westminster Foundation for Democracy in the UK. She holds a Master Degree in European Studies and International Relations as well as a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Development and Cooperation from ETH Zürich. Ms. Berretta has a strong interest in the impact and sustainability of development cooperation.