I am an economist with over ten years of experience in data and policy analysis in private, public, and international organizations. I have professional experience in applying computer programming to economic and financial modeling and many years of professional training and experience in policy design, implementation and management, accumulated from working with public, regional and international institutions such as Central Bank of Ghana, the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), World Bank/International Finance Corporation (IFC) and National Trust Holding Company (NTHC) Limited (a privately incorporated Investment Banking Firm in Ghana).
I am an economist with over ten years of experience in data and policy analysis in private, public, and international organizations. I have professional experience in applying computer programming to economic and financial modeling and many years of professional training and experience in policy design, implementation and management, accumulated from working with public, regional and international institutions such as Central Bank of Ghana, the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), World Bank/International Finance Corporation (IFC) and National Trust Holding Company (NTHC) Limited (a privately incorporated Investment Banking Firm in Ghana).
I graduated from Harvard University with Masters Degree in Interanational development. Currently, I am a doctoral candidate at Clark University, Massachusetts USA, with research interests at the intersection of Environmental Economics, International Trade and Macroeconomics. I also hold a Master of Philosophy in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Economics Degrees from University of Ghana.
I graduated from Harvard University with Masters Degree in Interanational development. Currently, I am a doctoral candidate at Clark University, Massachusetts USA, with research interests at the intersection of Environmental Economics, International Trade and Macroeconomics. I also hold a Master of Philosophy in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Economics Degrees from University of Ghana.
Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge: good planning and organizational skills, adequate negotiation and team-building skills, understanding and experience in stakeholder engagements, adequate understanding, and experience in challenges and policies of developing countries; excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; advanced knowledge in using standard Microsoft Office Suite applications and document preparation software such as Latex Overleaf.
Econometric Modeling and Data Visualization Tools: advanced knowledge and experience in economic modeling and forecasting using econometric software such as R, Python, MATLAB, Iris, Dynare, STATA and EVIEWS, Tableau, and Alteryx.