Meshesha Zewdie Amare 🇪🇹 is a dedicated economist and researcher specializing in Development Economics. He serves as a Lecturer and Researcher at the Ethiopian Civil Service University, where he also coordinates Master’s programs. With a strong background in microeconomics, econometrics, and policy analysis, he has led various research projects on economic growth, child labor, and foreign direct investment. His extensive work experience spans academia, government, and project coordination roles. He has contributed significantly to national policy discussions through research presentations and training programs.
Profile
Education 🎓
📖 Ph.D. (Development Economics) – Arba Minch University (2020-Present, Defense Pending) 🎓 CGPA: 3.97/4.00
📖 MSc (Development Economics) – Ethiopian Civil Service University (2014-2016) 🎓 CGPA: 4.00/4.00
📖 BSc (Agricultural Economics) – Haramaya University (2005-2011) 🎓 CGPA: 3.49/4.00
📖 Diploma (General Agriculture) – Jimma University (1999-2001) 🎓 CGPA: 3.88/4.00
Experience 👨🏫
👨🏫 Lecturer & Researcher – Ethiopian Civil Service University (2016-Present)
📌 Teaching economics, program coordination, and leading major research projects
📌 Conducting grand research on child labor and foreign direct investment
📌 Delivering training on STATA & SPSS for research professionals
📊 Planning & Monitoring Expert – Sululta Town Administration (2009-2014)
📌 Managing MSE projects, business plan development, and government project evaluations
🌱 WFP-MERET & UNDP Coordinator – Bureau of Agriculture (2002-2009)
📌 Overseeing rural development projects and coordinating agricultural programs
Research Interests 🔬
📊 Economic Growth & Development – Impact of resource endowments on African economies
👶 Child Labor & Socioeconomic Policies – Analyzing labor exploitation in Addis Ababa
💰 Foreign Direct Investment – Attraction, retention, and corporate responsibility in Ethiopia
📈 Entrepreneurship & MSMEs – Investigating micro and small enterprise dynamics post-COVID
📊 Statistical & Econometric Modeling – Applying STATA, SPSS, and policy impact evaluation
Awards & Recognitions 🏅
🏆 Outstanding Academic Excellence (CGPA 4.00/4.00) – MSc at ECSU
🏆 Best Research Presentation – Ethiopian Civil Service University (2022)
🏆 Certificate of Excellence – 11th Biennial Microfinance Conference (2022)
🏆 Best Policy Impact Evaluation Trainee – Ethiopian Economic Association (2023)
🏆 Numerous Certifications in Research & Project Management
Publications 📚
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1.Amare, M.Z., Mulugeta, W. & Mencha, M. Nexus
between natural resource endowments and economic
growth in selected African countries. Discov Sustain 5,
255 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00448-3
- Meshesha Z.,and Dessalegn Sh.(2020) Graduate
Unemployment and Its Duration: Evidence from
Selected Cities of Oromia National Regional State.
Journal of African Development studies (JADS) Volume
7, No. 2, Dec 2020. ISSN: 2079-0155 (print): 2710-
0022(Online) Website:
http://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/JADS/index
- Meshesha, Z.,and Dessalegn, Sh.(2021). Saving
Behavior of Women Entrepreneurs in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia. Journal of Economics and Sustainable
Development: ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-
2855 (Online) Vol.12, No.20, 2021www.iiste.org.
- Meshesha, Z., and Dessalegn. Sh.(2021). Economic
Effects of COVID-19 on Micro and Small Enterprises in
Addis Ababa Surrounding Towns of Oromia National
6 |M e s h e s h a Z e w d i e , c v ( N o v e m b e r , 2 0 2 4 )
Regional State: JADS Vol 8 No. 2, Dec 2021 Issue; DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56302/jads.v8i2.3262.