Raymond Gaspar

Raymond Gaspar is an Examination Supervisor at Bond Business School and a Research Fellow at the International Centre for Economic Analysis. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Bond Business School and a Master in Development Economics from the University of the Philippines - Diliman. His research focuses on entrepreneurship dynamics, international migration impacts, public-private partnerships, and global value chain participation in developing economies. He actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth and quality education.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, Bond Business School (current)
• Master in Development Economics, University of the Philippines - Diliman (2017)

Research Interests

Gaspar explores how large firms influence national entrepreneurship potentials, labor force trends in aging Asian populations, and the socio-economic role of international remittances. His work bridges macroeconomic analysis with micro-level household behaviors, particularly in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

Key Contributions

His research portfolio includes 14 outputs addressing pandemic mental health governance, innovation ecosystem development, and labor market dynamics. He serves as a journal reviewer for the Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research and actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals like the Asian Development Review.

Affiliations

• International Centre for Economic Analysis (Research Fellow)
• Asian Development Bank (Collaborative Research)