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Pierre Nguimkeu is a senior fellow and director of the Africa Growth Initiative within the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution. He is concurrently on leave from his role as a professor of economics at Georgia State University.
His educational background includes:
- Doctorate in Economics, Simon Fraser University
- Master's in Economics, University of Montreal
- Diplôme d’Ingénieur Statisticien-Economiste, ENSEA of Abidjan
- Bachelor's in Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Dschang
Nguimkeu's research centers on evidence-based policies for sustainable economic growth in Africa. He investigates the informal economy, the roles of education, credit access, kinship networks, and digital technologies in fostering employment and entrepreneurship. Additionally, he develops advanced econometric methods for causal inference with imperfect data common in African statistical surveys.
His scientific accolades include:
- Andrew Young School Early Career Award
- Lindau-Nobel Fellowship of Excellence
- Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Fellowship of Excellence
- Centre for Interuniversity Research in Quantitative Economics (CIREQ) Fellowship of Excellence
- Tradek-Matuszewski Fellowship of Excellence
Nguimkeu has chaired over 20 doctoral theses across universities in the United States, Canada, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. He has held visiting positions at the International Monetary Fund, University of Chicago, Princeton University, and others, and collaborated with major international organizations including the African Development Bank, World Bank, and United Nations Development Program on policy-focused projects.
As director of the Africa Growth Initiative, Nguimkeu leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to generating actionable research and policy recommendations to accelerate Africa's economic transformation.
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