Célestin Monga

Célestin Monga is a Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), where he has held the same ID number since returning as faculty over 25 years after his student days. He concurrently teaches economics at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, a role he has maintained for seven years as of 2022. His research focuses on macroeconomic policy, development challenges in Africa, and international economic governance.

• Primary affiliation: Harvard University, Harvard Kennedy School (Public Policy Department)
• Secondary affiliation: Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Economics Department)

He received the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award from HKS during a period of institutional controversy, highlighting his pedagogical impact. Monga’s work bridges academic theory with policy relevance, particularly addressing African economic issues. He has authored books published by Harvard, Princeton, and Oxford University Press, with links to titles like bit.ly/2FgJYzC, bit.ly/2kEdNz1, and others.

His teaching teams include Stephanie, Gustavo, and Isaac, though no explicit student advisees are listed. Monga’s career reflects a blend of academic rigor and practical policy engagement, with interests spanning from classroom innovation to global economic dynamics.