Contact details 

Mobile: +251913550395

Email: 
bawe2002@gmail.com
bawoke.Atinafu@bdu.edu.et

     Short Description 

Bawoke Atnafu Temesgen holds a Master of Science in Economics with a specialization in Resource and Environmental Economics from Addis Ababa University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Jimma University. Bawoke has further enhanced his expertise through various certifications, including training in entrepreneurship. Bawoke's research is centered on the valuation of natural resources and ecosystem services, with a strong emphasis on sustainable development and environmental governance. His work addresses the intersections of climate change, poverty, and economic growth, aiming to inform policies that promote environmental sustainability and social equity. 

     Qualifications +

• B.A.  (Economics), Department of Economics, Jimma University, 2009
• Higher Diploma for Teacher Educators, Aksum University, 2011

• MSc. in Economics (Resource and Environmental Economics), Department of Economics, Addis Ababa University, 2013

  Professional Experience +

• Lecturer, Department of Economics, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia (24/03/2016 - Present)
• Director, Research and Community Service Directorate, Aksum University, Ethiopia (18/11/2014 - 16/03/2016)
• Lecturer, Department of Economics, Aksum University, Ethiopia (04/07/2013 - 16/03/2016)
• Graduate Assistant, Department of Economics, Aksum University, Ethiopia (21/09/2009 - 19/09/2011)

    Other Activities +

• UNCTAD National trainer at Ethiopia (2023- present)
• Director, Research and Community Service Directorate, Aksum University, Ethiopia (2014-2016)

     Publications +

• Temesgen, B. A., et al. (2025). Estimating the Size of Shadow Economy in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Afrika Focus, 38(1), 59-82.
• Temesgen, B. A. (2021). The role of microfinance in environmental governance: with a focus on payments for ecosystem services. International Journal of Green Economics, 15(2), 149-159.
• Atnafu, B. (2014). Valuing Conservation of Walia Ibex: An Application of Choice Experiment Valuation Method. Ecology, 5(24).