Contact Details

Mobile: +251920248200

Email:z_tg@ymail.com 

Short Description

Tigist Zelalem Asmare holds a PhD in Economics from Bahir Dar University and an MA in Economics from Osmania University, India. She is currently an Assistant Professor and Vice Dean of Research and Community Engagement at the College of Business and Economics, Bahir Dar University. Her research focuses on the socio-economic impacts of institutions, technology, and structural change in developing countries, with expertise in economic growth analysis and econometric modeling.

Qualifications

• PhD in Economics, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
• MA in Economics, Osmania University, India, 2012
• BA in Economics, Haramaya University, Ethiopia, 2006

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor & Vice Dean of Research, Bahir Dar University (March 2013 - Present)
• Lecturer, Debre Markos University (August 2009 - March 2013)
• Graduate Assistant, Mekelle University (August 2008 - July 2009)
• Capacity Building Programs Expert, West Gojjam Capacity Building Office (February 2007 - August 2008)

Other Activities

• Vice Dean of Research and Community Engagement, College of Business and Economics
• Student advising and senior essay supervision
• Course module development for distance learning programs
• Member: Ethiopian Economic Association

Publications

• Asmare, T. Z., Nuru, S., & Emako, E. (2024). Sources of Economic Growth in African and East Asian Countries: A Panel Causality Analysis. Afrika Focus, 37(1), 144-170.
• Asmare, T. Z., & Jayamohan, M. K. (2021). The link between Economic Growth, Exports and Imports in Ethiopia: A Vector Auto Regressive Analysis.
• Asmare, T. Z. (2022). Is Africa Rising? A comparative analysis on selected African and East Asian countries.