belayneh@kdis.ac.kr

Belaynehe.Kassa@bdu.edu.et

Contact Details

Mobile: +251-911588154

Email: belayneh@kdis.ac.kr

Belaynehe.Kassa@bdu.edu.et

Short Description

Belayneh Kassa Anagaw holds a PhD in Development Policy from KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea, and is currently an Assistant Professor at Bahir Dar University. His research focuses on applied econometrics, program evaluation, international trade, and productivity. He has extensive experience in academic leadership, having served as Academic Affairs Director and Vice Dean, and has contributed to policy research projects with international organizations including KEPCO and Bakela Corporation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Development Policy, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea, 2018
• MSc in Economics/Economic Policy Analysis, Jimma University, Ethiopia, 2012
• BA in Economics, Haramaya University, Ethiopia, 2006

Professional Experience

• Academic Affairs Director, Bahir Dar University (September 2022 - present)
• Vice Dean, College of Business and Economics, Bahir Dar University (December 2021 - September 2022)
• Assistant Professor of Economics, Bahir Dar University (July 2019 - present)
• Assistant Professor of Economics, Jimma University (December 2018 - July 2019)
• Lecturer, Jimma University (2008-2014)

Other Activities

• Teaching and Research Assistant, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea
• Local Consultant for Ethiopia Frequency Regulation ESS Integrated System Support project
• Participant in multiple international conferences including Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum

Publications

• Anagaw, B. K. (2021). Ethiopia's COVID-19 economic crisis and unemployment. International Labour Brief.
• Anagaw, B. K., & Tabakis, C. (2019). The Legacy of Conflict on Trade Negotiations. KDI School of Pub Policy & Management Paper.
• Anagaw, B. K., & Tabakis, C. (2018). North–South Trade Agreements and Agricultural Input Use. KDI School of Public Policy & Management Paper.
• Anagaw, B. K., & Tabakis, C. (2018). Free-Trade Areas and Contingent Protection between Competing Exporters. KDI School of Public Policy & Management Paper.
• Ismael Mohammed Nasir, Wondaferahu Mulugeta and Belayneh Kassa. (2017). Impact of Commercialization on Rural Households’ Food Security in Major coffee Growing areas of South West Ethiopia: The case of Jimma Zone. International Journal of Economics & Management Sciences, 6:437.
• Belayneh Kassa Anagaw and Wondaferahu Mulugeta Demssie. (2012). Determinants of Ethiopian Export Performance: A VAR model Analysis. Journal of Research COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT.