Mohamed Amara

Mohamed Amara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Higher School of Economic and Commercial Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis. He has held research fellowships at the University of Oxford (2019), the Economic Research Forum (since 2023), and the Meriam Centre for Advanced Study in the Maghreb (MECAM) (2023–2024). His academic journey includes prior service as Assistant Professor at the Higher Institute of Management in Sousse from 2011 to 2015.

Education:

• Habilitation in Management (Quantitative Methods), University of Tunis, 2015
• PhD in Geography, University of Paris I, 2010
• PhD in Management (Quantitative Methods), University of Tunis, 2010
• Master’s in Economic Modelling, Higher Institute of Management of Tunis, 2004

His research spans development economics, regional and urban economics, labor markets, migration, structural transformation, and applied micro-econometrics. He employs rigorous quantitative methods to analyze firm performance, productivity, migration patterns, and social protection systems in Tunisia and the broader MENA region. His work often bridges academic inquiry with policy relevance.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on regional disparities, agglomeration effects, and structural economic change in Tunisia. His studies utilize multilevel and decomposition techniques on firm-level and household data, contributing to both theoretical and policy debates in development and regional economics.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• No awards explicitly mentioned.

Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, Dr. Amara's active involvement in policy research projects—such as those related to social protection systems and national dialogues in Tunisia—suggests engagement in funded initiatives and likely mentorship within collaborative research environments. His affiliations with ERF and MECAM indicate participation in structured academic and policy networks.

Labs and Research Teams: Dr. Amara is affiliated with the Economic Research Forum (ERF) and was a Fellow at the Meriam Centre for Advanced Study in the Maghreb (MECAM), both of which serve as key research hubs for economic and social inquiry in the Arab world. These affiliations place him within collaborative, interdisciplinary research ecosystems focused on development and policy reform.