Emanuele Giovannetti

Professor Emanuele Giovannetti holds a Professorship in Economics at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), where he is affiliated with the School of Economics, Finance and Law. He also serves as a Governing Body Fellow at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, and as Vice-Rapporteur for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Study Group 1. His research focuses on digital inclusion, the economics of networks, crowdfunding, technology adoption, and competition policy in network industries. He has advised governments, competition authorities, and businesses globally, particularly in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Education: PhD in Economics (Trinity College, University of Cambridge, 1997), MPhil in Economics (University of Cambridge, 1991), and Laurea cum laude in Statistics and Economics (University of Rome La Sapienza, 1990).

Research Interests:

• Market power in internet infrastructure
• Mobile internet access and diffusion
• Crowdfunding mechanisms and social capital
• Regional disparities in technology adoption
• Competition policy in network industries

Key Achievements:

• Principal investigator for EU-funded projects totaling over €4 million, including the Horizon 2020 EDDIE project.
• Co-editor of The Internet Revolution: A Global Perspective (Cambridge University Press).
• Recipient of Italian National Scientific Qualifications as a Full Professor in Economics (2014).

Teaching: Leads modules on econometrics at ARU, focusing on applied projects using Stata software. Has taught at the University of Cambridge, University of Rome, and other institutions.

Professional Roles: Member of the ITU Telecommunication Development Advisory Group and editorial board of Eurasian Business Review. Active in policy work, including contributions to the UK Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit and the South African Competition Commission.

Media Engagement: Published articles in The Conversation and featured in BBC Look East, Brentwood Gazette, and industry journals.