Key skills and expertise

With 12 years of experience in education and research, the expert specializes in economics with a strong quantitative background. Key skills include proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, Eviews, and STATA, and expertise in quantitative and predictive analysis. The expert has contributed to numerous publications in refereed journals and has held leadership roles such as Quality Liaison Officer and Research Coordinator. Additionally, the expert has presented at international conferences and seminars, showcasing expertise in development economics, public policy, and macroeconomics.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at various educational institutions, primarily in the education and research sectors. Responsibilities have included teaching economics, quantitative methods, and research methods, as well as supervising research projects. The expert's work is geographically centered in Ghana, with a focus on economic analysis and development. Interdisciplinary knowledge spans development economics, public policy, and macroeconomics, with a strong quantitative and predictive analytical skill set. This expertise is complemented by leadership roles in academic quality assurance and student affairs.

The expert has extensive experience in Ghana, working with institutions such as the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration and the University of Cape Coast. This experience has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues in Ghana. Additionally, academic pursuits have included collaboration with JFE-CMAP in Nairobi, enhancing familiarity with East African economic contexts.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English, utilizing the language extensively in academic and professional settings, including teaching, research, and publication in international journals.

With a background in economics, the expert holds an MPhil in Economics from the University of Cape Coast/JFE-CMAP, Nairobi, completed between 2011 and 2013, with coursework in micro and macroeconomic analysis, research methods, and econometrics. Additionally, the expert earned a B.A. (Hons) in Economics from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, from 2006 to 2010, focusing on economics, business management, and quantitative methods.