PhD at Dire Dawa University, Ethiopia
Dr. Mulugeta Bekele Debelo is an accomplished scholar with expertise in Agricultural Economics. He earned his Ph.D. from Haramaya University, Ethiopia, specializing in Agricultural Economics from September 2019 to November 2023. Prior to that, he obtained his M.Sc. in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics from Dire Dawa University, Ethiopia, between September 2016 and June 2018. His academic journey focused on diverse areas such as Environmental Valuation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Policy, Advanced Econometrics, and Macro & Micro Economics. Dr. Debelo is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in agriculture, contributing significantly to the field. 🌾📚
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Education and Training :
Dr. Mulugeta Bekele Debelo pursued an extensive academic journey, earning his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Haramaya University, Ethiopia, spanning from September 2019 to November 2023. His commitment to environmental sustainability led him to achieve an M.Sc. in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics at Dire Dawa University from September 2016 to June 2018. During this period, he delved into diverse subjects including Environmental Valuation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Policy, Advanced Econometrics, Advanced Research Methods, Advanced Macro Economics, and Micro Economics. Dr. Debelo’s educational foundation was laid with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dire Dawa University, Ethiopia, covering comprehensive economics courses from September 2013 to June 2016. 📚🌱
Personal Skills :
Dr. Mulugeta Bekele Debelo possesses a rich set of language skills, with Amharic as his mother tongue and excellent proficiency in English for listening, reading, spoken interaction, and production. He also demonstrates proficiency in Afan Oromo and Somali. As a seasoned professional, his communication skills have been honed through roles as a lecturer, planning coordinator, and researcher. In organizational and managerial capacities, he served as the planning, monitoring, and evaluation process coordinator at EEFRI and currently holds the position of quality manager. Dr. Debelo exhibits expertise in quality control processes, where he is actively engaged in quality audits. His technical prowess extends to various software tools, including Microsoft Office™, SPSS, STATA, EViews, and Python. 🗣️🖥️
Work Experience :
Dr. Mulugeta Bekele Debelo has demonstrated a dynamic professional trajectory. As a Senior Consultant and Data Quality Assurance Manager at ICOS Consulting PLC from August 2021 to February 2023, he provided impactful training, developed proposals for renowned organizations, and contributed significantly to projects addressing emergency response and human trafficking. His role extended to data collection, transcription, and evaluation, showcasing his diverse skill set. Prior to this, as an Assistant Researcher II and Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Process Coordinator at EEFRI/Dire Dawa Center (December 2019-August 2021), Dr. Debelo engaged in impactful projects related to wood fuel production, land use change, and forest-dependent livelihoods. Since September 2016, he has been contributing to academia as a dedicated Lecturer at Dire Dawa University, combining research excellence with teaching and community service. 🌐📊👨🏫
Research Focus :
Dr. Mulugeta Bekele Debelo, as a Lecturer at Dire Dawa University since September 2016, showcases a diverse and impactful research focus. His contributions extend from socio-economic and environmental impact assessments, such as the study on Dire Dawa National Cement, to addressing critical issues like natural resource valuation. Dr. Debelo has notably delved into the complex dynamics of renewable energy consumption and environmental sustainability in Sub-Saharan African countries, as evidenced by his publication in Cogent Economics & Finance. His research endeavors also include investigating the determinants of households’ willingness to pay for the conservation of natural resources, exemplified by his work published in the International Journal of Rural Development, Environment, and Health Research. 🌍📊
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