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Stellah Kwasi serves as Senior Research Associate at the Frederick S. Pardee Institute for International Futures within the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver. With over a decade of professional experience in international development and policy analysis, she specializes in utilizing the International Futures (IFs) forecasting system to generate evidence-based policy recommendations for human development and security, particularly focused on African contexts.
Her research expertise spans multiple critical development domains:
- Long-term socio-economic forecasting and modeling
- Data synthesis for policy planning across health, education, and economic sectors
- Governance analysis and human security research
- Sustainable development pathways for African nations
- Impact assessment of global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic
Kwasi employs an interdisciplinary approach that combines econometric analysis with practical policy applications. Her work synthesizes vast datasets to produce actionable insights on national development trajectories, with particular emphasis on infrastructure, agricultural systems, and cross-sectoral policy integration. She frequently collaborates with international organizations, governments, and academic partners to translate research findings into practical policy frameworks.
Prior to her current position, Kwasi contributed significantly to the African Futures and Innovation Programme at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria, South Africa, where she conducted influential research on population dynamics and sustainable development across the continent. Her early career included field experience with Concern Worldwide in Somalia/Somaliland focusing on health and nutrition programs, and agricultural projects in Kenya involving innovative carbon credit systems.
Fluent in English, Swahili, and Luo with basic German proficiency, Kwasi leverages her multilingual capabilities to enhance research engagement across diverse African contexts. Her academic credentials include a Master's in International Development from the University of Denver (2018) with specialization in econometrics and project evaluation, and a Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics from Egerton University in Kenya (2011).
