Takeleย Nikus | Agricultural Policy | Best Researcher Award

Mrย Takeleย Nikus |ย Agricultural Policy |ย Best Researcher Award

PhD Student and Associate Researcher atย ย Takele Abdisa Nikus,ย Ethiopia

Mr. Takele is a dedicated and accomplished PhD student in Economics at Addis Ababa University, specializing in Development Economics. With a master’s degree in Economics (Economic Policy Analysis) from the same university and a bachelor’s degree in Economics with honors from Ambo University, he has a strong academic background.

 

Publication Profile:๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“

๐Ÿ“š Education:

  • MSc in Economics (Economic Policy Analysis) from Addis Ababa University (2017)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Ambo University (2013)

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Work Experience:

  • Associate Researcher at Policy Studies Institute since January 2022
  • Research Assistant at Policy Studies Institute from August 2020 to January 2022
  • Lecturer at Ambo University from September 2013 to August 2020

๐ŸŒฑ Networks and Memberships:

Active involvement in various associations, including being President of AU-SEA, a member of Oromia regional Development association, and Vice Chairperson of Addis Ababa University Postgraduate Students Christian Fellowship

Research Focus ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ”ฌ

๐Ÿ“Š Mr. Takele’s research spans diverse economic dimensions, delving into the intricacies of tax reform, currency devaluation, and gender gaps in agricultural productivity. His work explores the far-reaching implications of policy changes, employing advanced models like Recursive Dynamic Computable General Equilibrium Analysis. ๐Ÿ  In the realm of household decision-making, he investigates determinants of energy choices and cooking fuel preferences in the West Shoa Zone, specifically in Ambo Town. This holistic approach combines macroeconomic insights with a focus on the household level, shedding light on both national economic structures and localized dynamics. ๐ŸŒ The varied research areas showcase Mr. Takele’s commitment to understanding and contributing to Ethiopia’s economic development from both macro and micro perspectives.

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