Prof. James Mwangi
Economic Policy

Prof. James Mwangi

Director of Research

Professor James Mwangi leads ALED's research division, overseeing the organization's flagship publications and policy analysis. A distinguished economist with expertise in macroeconomic policy, he has published extensively on fiscal policy, monetary economics, and sustainable development in African contexts.

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Areas of Expertise

Macroeconomic PolicyFiscal AnalysisDevelopment EconomicsResearch Leadership

Education

  • Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University
  • M.Phil. in Development Economics, University of Oxford
  • B.A. in Economics, University of Nairobi

Publications

Research PaperDecember 2025

Trade Facilitation and Economic Corridors in East Africa

This research examines the impact of trade facilitation measures and economic corridor development on regional integration in East Africa, analyzing customs reforms, infrastructure investments, and their effects on cross-border commerce.

2,85678 pages
Policy BriefJuly 2025

Fiscal Policy and Debt Sustainability in Sub-Saharan Africa

Policy recommendations for improving fiscal management and ensuring debt sustainability in Sub-Saharan African economies facing elevated debt levels and constrained fiscal space.

2,53424 pages

Other Researchers

Dr. Amina Okonkwo

Dr. Amina Okonkwo

Senior Research Fellow

Trade & Investment

Dr. Kwame Asante

Dr. Kwame Asante

Senior Economist

Monetary Policy

Dr. Fatima Hassan

Dr. Fatima Hassan

Research Fellow

Financial Economics

Dr. Chioma Adebayo

Dr. Chioma Adebayo

Lead Researcher

Agriculture & Food Security

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