Antonio Andreoni

Antonio Andreoni is Professor of Development Economics at SOAS University of London's Department of Economics, with additional appointments as Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg's South African Research Chair in Industrial Development and Honorary Professor at University College London's Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. He holds editorial positions as co-Editor of the European Journal of Development Research and Associate Editor of the Journal of Analytical and Institutional Economics.

He earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held academic affiliations at Columbia University, Cambridge University, Institut Mines-Télécom Business School, University of Bologna, and Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (Potsdam).

Andreoni's research examines the intersection of economic development and industrial systems, with focus areas including:

• Structural transformation and industrial ecosystems
• Technological change in global value chains
• Political economy of industrial policy
• Financialisation and corporate governance
• Digitalisation and sustainable industrial restructuring
• Energy transition dynamics in developing economies

His recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate strong emphasis on industrial policy design, digital transformation challenges in developing nations, and sector-specific analyses of manufacturing, mining, and automotive industries. Research consistently addresses Sustainable Development Goals 1 (Poverty), 7 (Energy), 8 (Economic Growth), 9 (Industry/Innovation), and 10 (Inequality Reduction).

Andreoni maintains extensive advisory engagements with international organizations including:

• United Nations agencies (UNIDO, UNCTAD, ILO, UNDP)
• World Bank, OECD, and European Commission
• National governments of UK, Finland, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Mauritius
• Gatsby Africa and African Climate Foundations

His research collaborations span multiple institutions through the AIR-Net Academic Industry Research Network, focusing on policy-relevant industrial development frameworks.