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Address: Accra, Ghana
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +233 55 123 4567
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janedoe-economist

A dedicated Economist with over a decade of experience in analyzing macroeconomic and microeconomic trends, formulating evidence-based policies, and contributing to sustainable development in Ghana. My expertise spans economic forecasting, public sector reform, and regional integration strategies. As an Economist based in Accra, I have collaborated with governmental agencies, international organizations like the World Bank and IMF, as well as local NGOs to address critical economic challenges facing Ghanaian communities. My work emphasizes data-driven solutions tailored to the unique socio-economic context of Ghana Accra.

• MSc in Economics, University of Ghana, Legon (2015)
• BSc in Economics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi (2012)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies, Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Ghana (2016)

Economist II

Ghana Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning, Accra | January 2018 – Present

• Conducted in-depth analysis of Ghana's macroeconomic indicators, including GDP growth, inflation rates, and trade balances to inform national fiscal policies.
• Collaborated with the Economic Policy Analysis Division to design poverty reduction strategies aligned with the Government’s Vision 2020 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Published reports on the impact of monetary policy on small-scale businesses in Accra, contributing to improved financial inclusion initiatives.
• Represented Ghana at regional economic forums in West Africa, advocating for cross-border trade facilitation and regional integration under ECOWAS.

Economist

International Labour Organization (ILO), Accra Office | March 2015 – December 2017

• Analyzed labor market trends in Ghana, focusing on youth unemployment and gender disparities in Accra’s informal sector.
• Supported the development of vocational training programs to enhance employability of graduates from Accra-based technical institutions.
• Provided technical assistance to local governments on budget allocation for social protection schemes, ensuring equitable resource distribution across Ghanaian regions.

Research Assistant

Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana | January 2014 – February 2015

• Conducted surveys on household income and expenditure in Accra to support studies on poverty dynamics and consumption patterns.
• Developed econometric models to assess the impact of agricultural subsidies on rural livelihoods in Ghana.

• Economic Analysis: Proficient in using Stata, SPSS, and R for statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Policy Formulation: Expertise in drafting policy documents and presenting findings to stakeholders in Ghana Accra.
• Regional Knowledge: In-depth understanding of West African economic systems, with a focus on Ghana’s integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
• Languages: Fluent in English, Ga, and Twi; conversational knowledge of French.

• Chartered Economist (CE), Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN) – 2019
• Certificate in Development Economics, United Nations University, 2017

• "Economic Diversification Strategies for Accra’s Urban Growth" – Presented at the 2021 Ghana Economic Association Conference.
• Co-authored a research paper titled "Assessing the Impact of FDI on Ghana's Manufacturing Sector" published in the Journal of African Economics (2019).
• Contributed to a policy brief on digital financial inclusion in Ghana, circulated to stakeholders by the Bank of Ghana (2020).

Urban Poverty Alleviation in Accra

World Bank – 2019-2020

• Mapped poverty hotspots in Accra using geospatial data and recommended targeted interventions for low-income neighborhoods.
• Collaborated with local NGOs to pilot microfinance initiatives that empowered women entrepreneurs in the city.

Ghana Economic Outlook Report

Ghana Ministry of Finance – 2021

• Authored the "Ghana Economic Outlook" report, which projected GDP growth rates and outlined fiscal policy recommendations for 2021-2023.
• Provided insights on the impact of global supply chain disruptions on Ghana’s export-dependent sectors, particularly in Accra.

• Ghana Economic Association (GEA) – Member since 2016
• African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) – Affiliate Researcher, 2018–Present

Ghana Youth Economics Forum (GYEF) | 2017–Present

• Organized workshops in Accra to educate students on economic literacy and career opportunities in economics.
• Served as a mentor for young economists, guiding them in research methodologies and policy analysis.

Available upon request. Contact: [email protected]

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