Yekin Ali | International Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yekin Ali | International Economics | Best Researcher Award 

Chief Economic Statistics Analysis, Ethiopian Statistical Service, Ethiopia

Dr. Yekin Ali is a prominent Ethiopian economist with extensive experience in economic statistics and academia. Currently serving as the Chief Executive of Economic Statistics Analysis at the Ethiopian Statistical Service, he leads critical data collection and analysis to inform national policy. He previously held positions as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Tax and Customs Administration at Ethiopian Civil Service University and Kotebe University of Education. Dr. Ali has published numerous research papers focusing on economic policy, trade, and welfare. He is proficient in statistical software and dedicated to advancing economic research in Ethiopia. 📚🔍

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Academic and Professional Background

 

Dr. Yekin Ali has an extensive academic background in economics, holding a PhD from Andhra University, along with a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Economics from respected institutions in Ethiopia. His role as Chief Executive of Economic Statistics Analysis at the Ethiopian Statistical Service demonstrates his leadership in collecting and analyzing economic data, which informs crucial policy decisions in Ethiopia.

Teaching

Dr. Ali has taught advanced economics courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has supervised over 50 graduate theses, indicating his commitment to student development and academic excellence. His ability to coordinate and implement department activities showcases his leadership skills in academia.

Research Contributions

Dr. Ali’s research output is notable, with publications addressing critical issues such as labor productivity growth, food price impacts on household welfare, and agricultural productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa. His work has been published in reputable journals, demonstrating the relevance and quality of his research.

Conclusion

Dr. Yekin Ali exemplifies the qualities of a distinguished researcher through his extensive academic background, significant contributions to economic research, dedication to teaching and mentoring, and active engagement in community service. His blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application makes him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

 

Publication Top Notes  

Does real exchange rate matter better than trade volumes in triggering labour productivity growth? Evidence from Ethiopia

 

Ernest Sogah | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Ernest Sogah | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Mr Ernest Sogah, University of professional studies, Accra, Ghana

Mr. Sogah is an accomplished academic with expertise in finance, economics, and governance. His research contributions have significantly impacted these fields, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With extensive teaching experience, he has dedicated himself to shaping the next generation of scholars while continuing to publish influential work. His research explores complex economic systems, governance structures, and financial markets, bringing valuable insights to both academia and practice. Mr. Sogah’s commitment to education and research highlights his value to the academic community. 📊📚💼🌍🎓

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EDUCATION

Mr. Sogah is pursuing two Doctor of Philosophy degrees, one in Finance from the University of South Africa and another in Accounting from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). He holds a Master of Philosophy in Finance from UPSA (2018-2020) and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the same institution (2015-2018). His educational journey includes completing the ACCA Part One in 2013, earning an Advanced Business Certificate from Prof and Prof College in 2011, and a General Business Certificate from A.R.S Technical Institute in 2009. 🎓📊💼📚🌍.

Work Experience

Mr. Sogah’s diverse work experience spans from teaching to finance. He started as a teacher at Maggie Resurrection Academy (2009-2010), followed by a role as a pump attendant at Sky Petroleum (2010-2011). He then worked at GEEM Micro Financial Services (2011-2013) as a marking officer, field officer, cashier, and returning officer. He taught Financial and Cost Accounting at Osbert Senior High School (2014-2018) and Kwabenya Community Senior High (2017). Currently, he is a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, teaching finance courses and serving on academic panels. 🎓📊💼📚

Research Focus

E. Sogah’s research primarily focuses on economic and financial development, particularly in areas such as foreign direct investment, inflation, energy poverty, and governance in Africa. His studies also delve into the relationship between external debt, agriculture GDP, and economic growth in Ghana, using methods like the ARDL approach. Additionally, his work explores the role of financial development in capital flight, governance quality in a circular economy, and gender empowerment’s effect on poverty reduction. Sogah’s research contributes to understanding economic challenges in developing countries. 📊🌍💼💡

Publication Top Notes

Application of blockchain technology as a support tool in economic & financial development

Foreign direct investment, remittances, real exchange rate, imports, and economic growth in Ghana: An ARDL approach

Inflation and energy poverty: threshold effect of governance quality in Africa

Doing Business and capital flight: role of financial development

Circular economy and carbon emissions: Threshold effect of quality of governance

The relationship between external debt and agriculture GDP growth in Ghana: an ARDL cointegrating bound testing approach

Does monetary poverty reduction through gender empowerment work?

Conclusion

Mr. Sogah’s academic achievements, teaching experience, and research contributions in finance, economics, and governance make him a suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His diverse and impactful research, combined with his dedication to education, highlights his value to the academic community.

Barun Deb Pal | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Barun Deb Pal | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Barun Deb Pal,International Food Policy Research Institute, India

Dr. Barun Deb Pal holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2012), focusing on climate change and Indian economy modeling. With an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Calcutta (2006), his research spans input-output and CGE modeling, climate change, and rural development. Currently, he is a Research Coordinator-II at IFPRI in New Delhi, and previously served as a Project Manager at IFPRI and Assistant Professor at ISEC, Bangalore. His international experience includes work in Sri Lanka, Australia, the UK, Germany, Bangladesh, and Bhutan on climate-smart agriculture and policy development. 🌱📈

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Academic History

Dr. Barun Deb Pal holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, completed in 2012. His dissertation focused on the intersection of climate change and the Indian economy using a SAM-based CGE modeling approach, which is a complex and relevant topic in today’s research landscape. His Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Calcutta with a specialization in Econometrics and Environmental Economics further underscores his strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of economics

Research Interests

Dr. Pal’s research interests include Input-Output modeling, CGE Modeling, Climate Change and Agriculture, Bio-economic Modeling in Agriculture using GAMS, and Rural Development. These areas are crucial for addressing contemporary challenges in climate change and agricultural sustainability. His expertise in these fields, particularly his focus on bio-economic modeling and climate-smart agriculture, aligns with the objectives of the Best Researcher Award, which often recognizes contributions to impactful and innovative research.

 

Employment History

Dr. Pal has extensive experience in research and academic roles. Currently, as a Research Coordinator-II at IFPRI, he leads significant projects related to foresight and policy modeling. His previous roles as Project Manager at IFPRI and Assistant Professor at ISEC, Bangalore, highlight his leadership and academic capabilities. His tenure as a Senior Research Analyst at IFPRI and Research Analyst at NCAER further demonstrates his long-standing commitment to research excellence.

International Research Experience

Dr. Pal’s international research experience is impressive. He has worked on climate change and economic issues in diverse geographical contexts including Sri Lanka, Australia, the UK, Germany, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. His roles in various international collaborations, such as working on non-tariff barriers and climate-smart agriculture, showcase his global perspective and ability to influence policy and practice on an international scale.

Publication Top Notes

  • Farmers’ Preferences for Climate-Smart Agriculture—An Assessment in the Indo-Gangetic Plain 🌾📊 (Cited by: 133, 2019)
  • Multi-Objective Land Use Allocation Modelling for Prioritizing Climate-Smart Agricultural Interventions 🌍🌱 (Cited by: 77, 2018)
  • Social Accounting Matrix for India 🇮🇳📈 (Cited by: 47, 2012)
  • Key Drivers of Indian Greenhouse Gas Emissions 🌿🌍 (Cited by: 26, 2020)
  • Social Accounting Matrix for India 🇮🇳📚 (Cited by: 25, 2009)
  • GHG Emissions and Economic Growth: A Computable General Equilibrium Model-Based Analysis for India 📉🌏 (Cited by: 23, 2014)
  • Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology in Drought-Prone Areas of India – Implications on Farmers’ Livelihoods 🌾🚜 (Cited by: 21, 2021)
  • Climate Smart Agriculture in South Asia 🌏📖 (Cited by: 12, 2019)
  • Spatial Reproduction of Urban Poverty in Global City 🏙️💵 (Cited by: 12, 2018)
  • Unfolding Government Policies Towards the Development of Climate Smart Agriculture in India 🇮🇳🌾 (Cited by: 12, 2018)
  • Environmentally Extended Social Accounting Matrix for Climate Change Policy Analysis for India 🌿📊 (Cited by: 12, 2014)
  • Impact of Economic Growth on Climate Change: An Environmentally Extended Social Accounting Matrix (ESAM) Based Approach for India 📉🌍 (Cited by: 8, 2011)
  • Two-Way Association Between Agriculture and Climate Change 🌾🌡️ (Cited by: 7, 2019)
  • Impact of Economic Growth on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions—Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) Multiplier Analysis 📈🌍 (Cited by: 5, 2015)
  • Environmentally Extended Social Accounting Matrix (ESAM) for Climate Change Analysis in India 🇮🇳📊 (Cited by: 5, 2012)
  • Economy-Wide Impact of Climate Smart Agriculture in India: A SAM Framework 🌿📊 (Cited by: 4, 2024)
  • Intensification of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology in Semi-Arid Regions of India 🌾🌞 (Cited by: 4, 2020)

Conclusion

Dr. Barun Deb Pal’s extensive research background, academic qualifications, practical experience, and international engagement make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in climate change, agriculture, and economic modeling has significant implications for policy and development, aligning well with the award’s objectives of recognizing outstanding contributions to research and its application.

DOGO ARMAND DAGO | Applied economic | Best Researcher Award

Mr. DOGO ARMAND DAGO | Applied economic | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D Student, Wuhan University of Technology, China

Dago Dogo Armand is a 37-year-old Ivoirian student currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Economics at Wuhan University of Technology. With a background in finance and accounting, Dago has professional experience as an auditor and junior consultant accountant, as well as an assistant accountant. He is single, without children, and enjoys sports, traveling, and music.

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Education 🎓

2020-To Date: Ph.D. in Applied Economics, Department of Industrial Economics, Wuhan University of Technology.

2018-2019: Master in Finance & Accounting, “Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales Abidjan” (EDHEG).

2017-2018: Master I in Management, Finance & Accounting, “Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales-Abidjan” (EDHEG).

2016-2017: Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Finance & Accounting, “Ecole des Hautes Etudes de Commerciales-Abidjan” (EDHEG).

2014-2015: Second Year – Higher Technician Diploma in Finance-Accounting & Corporate Management, “Institut Supérieur de Gestion Yôh d’Abidjan” (ISG-YOH).

2013-2014: First Year – Higher Technician Diploma in Finance-Accounting & Corporate Management, “Institut Supérieur de Gestion Yôh d’Abidjan” (ISG-YOH).

2012-2013: Secondary Education “Baccalaureate” Series D, COLLEGE VICTOR SCHOELCHER COCODY.

Experience 💼

From 2018 to 2021, Dago Dogo Armand worked as an Auditor and Junior Consultant Accountant at the Accounting Firm CONSEIL in Côte d’Ivoire. In this role, he was responsible for strategy, public accounting, consulting, auditing, legal, tax, audit, and management control. Prior to this, from 2016 to 2018, he served as an Assistant Accountant at the Accounting Firm EUBER-BOOST in Côte d’Ivoire, where his work focused on finance, legal, tax, consulting, audit, and accounting.

Research Interests 📊

Dago Dogo Armand’s research interests include development economics, industrial organization, economic policy, economic history, international investment, and international finance.

Publications 📚

Dago, D. A., & Pei, Y. (2024). The effect of the global COVID-19 pandemic on the secondary sector in Côte d‘Ivoire. Cogent Economics & Finance, 12(1). Link.