Dr. Vanessa S. TCHAMYOU

Development Economist | , International Development | Research | Academia

Liège, Belgium

Development Economist with a PhD in Applied Economics and 10+ years of experience in economic research, policy analysis and international development, specialising in Africa, inequality, financial inclusion, digital transformation and inclusive growth. 50+ peer-reviewed publications and extensive international policy experience.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
  • Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
  • Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
Professional Experience:

Development Economist with 10+ years of experience in economic research, policy analysis, international development and research capacity building, with a strong focus on Africa.

My professional experience spans academic institutions, United Nations agencies, international development organisations and research networks. At the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), I worked as a Research Fellow in Ethiopia and as aConsultant in Niger, contributing to research and policy analysis on structural transformation, regional integration, financial development, inclusive growth and the African Continental Free Trade Area. I produced policy-oriented research, analytical briefs and knowledge products and collaborated with governments, regional institutions, UN agencies and development partners. As a Tutor with IDEP-UNECA, I delivered training on macroeconomic and fiscal policies to policymakers and development practitioners. I have also contributed to international research and capacity-building initiatives through AAAWE, Korea University, the University of Seychelles and ASPROWORDA, mentoring researchers, supervising doctoral candidates and delivering training in research methodology, scientific writing and evidence-based policymaking.

My experience combines quantitative economic research, applied econometrics, policy engagement, stakeholder coordination, research leadership and international collaboration. I am particularly interested in opportunities involving development economics, economic policy, research and policy analysis, consulting, and evidence-based development interventions.

Education:

I hold a PhD in Applied Economics from the University of Antwerp, Belgium (2019). My doctoral research focused on inequality, financial development and the knowledge economy in Africa, strengthening my expertise in development economics, quantitative analysis and applied econometrics.

My academic training has provided a strong foundation in economic research, empirical analysis, policy-oriented research and evidence-based policymaking. My research interests include inclusive development, inequality, financial inclusion, gender and development, digital transformation, labour markets, education and ICT for Development.

I have also undertaken professional training relevant to international development and policy practice, including Project Cycle Management at the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO), Women’s Economic Empowerment through the UN Women Training Centre, and Sustainable IT Project Management in Belgium.

Affiliations and Achievements:

• Top 2% Scientists worldwide, 2020–2025.

• Author and co-author of 50+ peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, with 5,700+ citations and an h-index of 30.

• Research Mentor, Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists (AAAWE), World Bank-supported programme, mentoring early-career researchers and doctoral candidates.

• Specially Appointed Professor, Korea University, South Korea.

• Adjunct Professor – Lecturer, DBA and DBL Programmes, University of Seychelles.

• External PhD Examiner, University of Cape Town Graduate Business School, South Africa.

• Expert evaluator for competitive research funding programmes, including the Qatar National Research Foundation and the National Centre for Scientific and Technical Evaluation of Kazakhstan.

• Co-Founder and Executive Director, ASPROWORDA, supporting research capacity development and opportunities for women and young researchers across Africa.

• Regular reviewer for leading international journals, such as World Development, African Development Review, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, Empirical Economics and Information Technology for Development.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships
  • Being headhunted – make me an

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Doctorate

Languages:

English, French

Nationality:

Cameroon

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