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Moussa P. Blimpo is an Assistant Professor of Economic Inequality and Societies at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. He is a Faculty Affiliate at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and a Global Labor Organization (GLO) Fellow. His expertise spans development economics, Sub-Saharan Africa, energy policy, climate change, education economics, and digital development. He previously served as Senior Economist in the Africa Chief Economist Office at the World Bank, contributing to reports like Electricity Access in Sub-Saharan Africa (2019) and Digital Africa (2023).
Education: Ph.D. in Economics (institution unspecified), M.A. in Political Science (New York University), B.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Pau).
Research focuses on the interplay between energy systems, climate resilience, and economic development in Africa. Notable work includes examining the impacts of education policies, infrastructure investments, and digital technologies on socioeconomic outcomes. His recent articles analyze climate change adaptation strategies, electricity access barriers, and unintended consequences of entrepreneurship programs.
Teaching includes courses on global development, applied economics, and experiential learning. No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his World Bank affiliations suggest significant institutional recognition. Active in policy research with multiple World Bank publications and collaborative projects with organizations like IZA and RISE.
