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Getaneh Mihret Ayele (Ph.D)

Associate Professor of International Finance & Economics

πŸ“ Bahir Dar, Ethiopia  |  πŸ“ž +251-913162375  |  βœ‰οΈ Getaneh.Mihret@bdu.edu.et

Professional Summary

An accomplished academic with a Ph.D. in Economics from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and over 18 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bahir Dar University. Published extensively in reputable journals and skilled in data analysis using STATA and EViews.

πŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in EconomicsHankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea2016
Master of Business Valuation (MBV)Florida University of Southeast (FUSE), USA2021
MSc in Accounting and FinanceAddis Ababa University, Ethiopia2011
BA in Accounting and FinanceAddis Ababa University, Ethiopia2007

πŸ’Ό Experience

  • Associate Professor of International Finance and Economics – Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia (Current)
  • Dean, College of Business and Economics – Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia (Since Jan. 2026)
  • Dean, School of Leadership & Political Economy – Amhara Leadership Academy, Ethiopia (Feb. 2020 – July 2023)
  • Chair of Finance and Investment Course System – Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia (Sep. 2018 – Feb. 2019)
  • Administrative and Development Director – Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia (Nov. 2016 – Nov. 2017)

πŸ“š Publications

Tebeje, D.D, G.M Ayele, S.M. Dile (2026). "Does Financial Development Improve Fiscal Balance in Sub-Saharan Africa? The Muted Economic Growth Synergy", International Review of Economics & Finance, No. 112, Elsevier.
Nigussie, A.H, G.M Ayele, M.M Melkie (2026). "Real GDP and Public Capital Spending in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Empirical Test of Wagner's Law", Journal of Business and Administrative Studies, Vol. 18 (1), St. Mary's University College.
Chanie, G.N, G.M Ayele, F.L. Fisseha (2026). "Financial repression and financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa using dynamic panel evidence", Discover Sustainability, Vol. 7, Springer.
Tebeje, D.D, G.M Ayele, S.M. Dilie (2025). "Does financial development promote intra-regional trade in Sub-Saharan Africa? The muted synergistic effect of economic growth", Macroeconomics and Finance in Emerging Market Economies, Vol. 19, Taylor & Francis Rutledge.
Nigussie, A.H, G.M Ayele, M.M Melkie (2025). "Does Public Capital Expenditure Strengthen Tax Capacity? Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa", Journal of Tax Reform, Vol. 12(2), pp. 288–309, Ural Federal University.
Fisseha, F.L, G.M. Ayele (2025). "Does structural transformation enhance tax efficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa?", International Economics and Economic Policy, Vol. 23 (1), Springer Nature.
Alemu, S.F., G.M Ayele (2025). "Beyond Resource and Socio-Cultural Factors: Does Political Influence Drive Regional Disparities in Foreign Manufacturing Firm Location Choices in Ethiopia?", Future Business Journal, Vol. 11 (1), Springer Open.
Fisseha, F.L, G.M. Ayele (2025). "Capital Flight and Its Effect on Private Investment: Empirical Evidence from Ethiopia", Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 14 (1), Springer Open.
Ayele, G.M, F.L. Fisseha (2024). "Does Climate Change Affect the Financial Stability of Sub-Saharan African Countries?", Climatic Change, Vol. 177(10), Springer Nature.
Ayele, G.M. (2023). "The Behavior of the Real Effective Exchange Rate of Ethiopia: Does Misalignment Exist", Macroeconomics and Finance in Emerging Market Economies, Vol. 16 (1), Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Ayele, G.M. (2022). "Real Exchange Rate Misalignment and Economic Growth in East African Least Developed Countries", Heliyon, Vol. 8 (11), Elsevier.
Ayele, G.M. (2022). "The Effect of Everything But Arms Trade Preference on the Exports of Ethiopia: Empirical Evidence Using Gravity Model", Ethiopian Journal of Economics, Vol. XXX (2).
Ayele, Y., G.M. Ayele, H. Edjigu (2021). "Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Small Scale Manufacturing Establishments in Ethiopia", Working Paper, PEDL Research Papers, Center for Economic Policy Research, UK.
Ayele, G.M. (2021). "Determinants of the Current Account Deficit of Ethiopia: Is it Structural or Cyclical?", Ethiopian Journal of Economics, Vol. XXIX (1).
Ayele, G.M. (2020). "Does Bank Regulatory Requirements Affect Risk-Taking Behavior of Private Banks in Ethiopia?", International Journal of Finance and Economics, Vol. 26 (3), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Ayele, G.M. (2020). "An Outward-Looking Industrialization Strategy of Korea: A Policy Lesson to Ethiopia", Strategic Journal of Business and Change Management, 7(5).
Ayele, G.M. (2019). "Does real exchange rate devaluation improve the current account balance of highly indebted low-income countries?", African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, Vol. 10 (2).
Molla, B.A., Ayele, G.M., Alemu, B.Y., & Tiruneh, G.A. (2018). Amhara Region Business Agenda 2018. PSD Hub Publication No. 25, Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA) and SiDA.
Tizazu, M.A., Ayele, G.M., & Ogato, G.S. (2018). Determinants of Rural Households Livelihood Diversification Strategies in Kuarit District in West Gojjam Zone. International Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 6(3), pp. 61–68.
Ayele, G.M. (2018). Why Regional Economic Integrations of East African Countries Struggle to Succeed? Singaporean Journal of Economics and Management Studies, 6(9).

πŸ›  Skills

STATA EViews SPSS QuickBooks Kobo Toolbox

πŸ† Awards & Scholarships

  • President's Scholarship for MBV – Florida University of Southeast (FUSE), USA (2020)
  • Recognition for Successful Completion of Doctoral Degree – NIIED, South Korea (2016)
  • Merit Scholarship Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement – HUFS, South Korea (2014 & 2015)
  • Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) – HUFS, South Korea (2012)
  • Academic Merit Award (Highest Academic Performer) – Addis Ababa University (2011)
  • Gold Medal Prize (Best Performing Student) – Class of 2007

πŸ“œ Certifications & Training

  • Entrepreneurship Training Workshop (ETW) – emprcte, EDI (2026)
  • Ph.D. Supervision Training – Ghent University & Jimma University (2024)
  • MEAL Essentials Certificate – DisasterReady (2024)
  • Data Analysis Fundamentals – Udacity & Ministry of Labor & Skills (2024)
  • PFMX: Public Financial Management – IMF (2023)
  • Impact Evaluation – EASST & CEGA (2017)
  • Training of Trainers on IFRS – AABE (2017)
  • Saeamul Undong (SMU) Training – Saeamul Undong Centre, Korea (2014)

πŸ‘₯ References

Zenegnaw Abiy Hailu (Ph.D.)
Lead Researcher, IMF, Addis Ababa
zenegnaw@gmail.com
Ashagrie Gibtan Ejigu (Ph.D.)
Lead Researcher, PSI, Addis Ababa
ushugib@gmail.com
Academic Rank
Associate professor