Dr. Ganesh Nana
Economics as kaitiakitanga: rethinking productivity for wellbeing and sustainability
Dr. Ganesh Nana has established himself as a distinctive voice in New Zealand economics, advocating for inclusive and sustainable policies that challenge conventional growth-focused paradigms. His tenure as Chair of the Productivity Commission and extensive work across academic and policy settings has positioned him to influence how New Zealand thinks about economic success, emphasising wellbeing, equity, and Māori economic development alongside traditional metrics.
Armed with a PhD in economics from Victoria University of Wellington, Dr. Nana serves as a trusted advisor to government, iwi, and community groups, bringing rigorous analysis to conversations often dominated by narrow economic thinking. His leadership promotes a transformative vision of economics that places people, values, and long-term environmental stewardship at its core, demonstrating that economic policy can serve broader social and environmental goals whilst remaining analytically sound.
