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Godwin Okafor is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Castle Business School within the Faculty of Business and Law. He previously served as a Lecturer in Economic Development at Southampton Solent University, UK.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Bournemouth University, UK
- MA in International Business with Economics, Bournemouth University, UK
- PGCE
His research focuses on International Economics and Economic Development, with particular interests in foreign direct investment, international trade, foreign aid, remittances, governance, political instability, corruption, and the economic impacts of terrorism and conflict. He also explores environmental finance, financial development, and human capital formation in developing countries.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, analyzing how political violence, institutional quality, and global economic forces shape firm behavior, investment, and development outcomes. His work bridges economics, security studies, and development policy, often using empirical econometric methods.
Scientific Awards:
- Academic Citizen of the Year, Faculty of Business and Law (2021)
Godwin Okafor actively contributes to the academic community as a supervisor of PhD students and as a reviewer for several international journals, including the Journal of Developing Areas, Comparative Economics, African Development Review, and International Business Review. He has also undertaken consultancy work, including for the Government of Gibraltar as a Research Assistant in 2015.
He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), reflecting his commitment to teaching excellence. There is no indication of lab or team leadership in the provided text, but his collaborative research suggests strong academic networks.
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