Dr. Emmanuel Owusu-S ekyere joins ACET as Direc tor of Research

The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere as its Director of Research.

will lead thought leadership, drive ACET’s research portfolio, and over - and ensuring alignment with ACET’s change.

"We are excited to have Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere join the ACET family as Director of Research," said Mavis President. "His expertise and extensive experience in research on economic transformation will be assist countries on the continent make progress towards growth with

DEPTH."

Dr. Owusu-Sekyere’s background and experience in applied macroeconom - sector development, and private sector consulting make him uniquely and development in Africa.

"Until Africa's economies are transformed, with transformation translat - ing into improved human well-being, their endowments have not translated into real wealth,” said Dr. Owusu-Sekyere. “ACET has taken the lead in driving the economic transformation of the continent, and I am very excited to join ACET on its mission to drive the kind of inclusive growth and sustainable development that Africa needs.”

Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and has received specialized training in Capital Market Development and Regulation as well as Measuring Financial Inclusion in Africa. His previous role was Deputy Research Director at the Brenthurst Founda tion in Johannesburg, where he led research on economic transforma tion, cities and communities, empow erment, jobs, and security on the African continent.

He is widely published on issues such as macroeconomic determinants of currency volatility, links between democracy and enhanced economic growth, and the impact of remittanc es on development outcomes. Dr. Owusu-Sekyere joined ACET as of