Artur Colom Jaen

Artur Colom Jaen is a Researcher at the Department of Applied Economics (University of Barcelona), affiliated with the GLOBACTOR research group studying actors and power dynamics in globalization. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Barcelona (2009), focusing on World Bank and IMF policy reforms in Sub-Saharan Africa through the case study of Chad. His work spans African development economics, resource governance, China-Africa relations, and climate adaptation strategies.

• Core affiliations: University of Barcelona, GLOBACTOR group
• Key research areas: Resource Curse dynamics, African economic integration, climate change adaptation

His research critiques conventional development paradigms through case studies like Congo's mining sector fragility, Mozambique's LNG-driven economy, and Chad's petroleum management failures. Recent work emphasizes demographic shifts and climate justice in African contexts. Though no formal awards are listed, his scholarship consistently challenges orthodox policy approaches in international development.

Advising activity appears limited to his own doctoral supervision by Dr. Jordi Rosell Foxà. His publications span 25 years, with 2020s focus on contemporary issues like China's regional impact and COP27 climate negotiations.