Introduction
Emerson is a Senior Manager and Head of Model Building and Analysis Section, Research Department, Bank of Sierra Leone. Operational role include: (I) managing the development of suite of macro-models for forecasting inflation and its surrounding risks (short, medium and long-term); (ii) coordination of technical and empirical research agenda activities that addresses core mandates pertaining to price and financial stability; and (iii) liaison of ad-hoc assignments in partnership with local and international institutions. He is in the penultimate stage of a PhD study in the Centre of West African Studies, University of Birmingham, UK. The research focuses on the exploration of livelihood diversification in Goderich (Freetown, Sierra Leone) and risk to the environment on account of the voracious activities people are engaged in to address their livelihood needs.
Expert
I am interested in exploring Applied Econometrics research pertaining to Macroeconomic Forecasting, Livelihood Diversification, Financial Inclusion, Financial Systems Stability and ICT in Education.
Fields of expertise: Communication and information/ICTs, Culture, Economic policy / inclusive economic development, Education, Environmental policy / climate change, Financing for inclusive development, Gender equality, Health and wellbeing, Inclusive social development / inclusive societies / social inclusion, Monitoring and evaluation, Policy design and delivery, Reduction of inequalities / equity / poverty eradication, Science policy, technology and innovation policy, Social change / social transformations, Social innovation / public sector innovation / policy innovation, Social policy, Sustainable Development Goals, Youth