JAMES ATAMBILLA ABUGRE
Accra, Legon,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and accomplished finance and economic professional with a PhD in Finance and extensive academic and industry experience. Specializing in financial technology, corporate finance, econometrics, development, and monetary economics. Strong interest in financial innovation and regulatory technologies. Dedicated FinTech and financial economics academic with published work in top-tier journals and teaching experience at the graduate level. Goal is to make meaningful contributions to the fields of FinTech, financial inclusion, development, and monetary economics through rigorous research, fostering academic-industry collaboration, and preparing future finance professionals for academic excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Lecturer
University of Ghana Business School
01.2022 - Current
- Teaching graduate-level courses in Advanced Financial Technology, Financial Economics, Econometrics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Behavioral Finance, Corporate Finance and Investment Analysis, and Corporate Governance and Risk Management, resulting in a 90% student pass rate.
- Supervised at least 5 graduate student projects annually and provided mentorship on research methodology and thesis writing, with 95% of students completing their theses on time.
- Consistently received an average of 4.8/5.0 in student evaluations for effective teaching methodologies and the ability to clarify complex financial and economic concepts
Lead Consultant
Se Yinne Consult
01.2021 - Current
- Leadership, Governance, and Strategic Decision Making: The Role of Governing Council Members
Client: Adentan Municipal Assembly, Greater Accra Region, Ghana - March 2024
Delivered a tailored consultancy service on effective governance and strategic decision-making, equipping council members with the skills and knowledge required to enhance leadership effectiveness. This led to a 20% improvement in strategic initiatives and decision-making efficiency within the council. - Public Financial Management (PFM), Regulatory Compliance, and Budgetary Constraints
Client: Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, Government of Ghana - January 2024. Conducted in-depth training and advisory services on public financial management, regulatory compliance, and budgetary constraints. Assisted clients in achieving compliance with regulations while optimizing budget allocation, resulting in a 15% reduction in expenditure inefficiencies across the ministries. - Financing Models in the Delivery of Public Goods: Best Practices and Approaches
Client: Bank of Ghana and Allied Financial Institutions, Ghana - November 2023
Provided consultancy on innovative financing models for public goods delivery, emphasizing best practices and approaches. This service led to the adoption of sustainable financing strategies by the institutions, improving resource allocation efficiency by 25%. - Strategies to Enhance Internally Generated Fund/Revenue (IGF) Mobilization and Management
Client: Birim South District Assembly, Eastern Region, Ghana - May 2023
Developed and implemented strategies for enhancing internally generated revenue mobilization and management. These strategies led to a 30% increase in IGF collection and a significant improvement in financial management practices within the district assembly.
Director: Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation
Ministry of Finance, Government of Ghana
07.2015 - Current
- Led the development and implementation of strategic plans for the Ministry of Finance, achieving a 40% improvement in institutional and departmental alignment with national fiscal policy targets within 2 years
- Spearheaded the monitoring and evaluation of government policies and development projects, resulting in a 25% increase in project success rates through timely identification of areas needing intervention
- Provided strategic policy advice through data-driven economic and financial analysis, leading to the successful revision of fiscal policy that reduced government expenditure by 10% over 3 years
- Produced regular M&E reports to inform stakeholders about progress, achievements, and areas for improvement, increasing transparency and accountability in development interventions by 60%
- Coordinated and directed the activities of departments, agencies, and institutions under the Ministry, ensuring 100% alignment with government priorities and contributing to the successful execution of over 20 development projects and programs across the country
- Advised on budgetary requirements and allocation of resources, optimizing the budget distribution process and ensuring 90% of planned activities received adequate funding and were completed on schedule.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Research Assistant
Department of Finance, University of Ghana Business School
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted in data collection, analysis, and literature review for 5+ faculty-led research projects on financial development and technology, development finance, natural resource management, and international trade and investment, contributing to successful project outcomes.
- Coordinated research activities and helped draft 3 research papers, 2 of which were published in peer-reviewed journals.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance -
University of Ghana Business School, Legon
Legon, Ghana10.2024
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics - Development Economics, Monetary Economics, Public Finance
University of Ghana, Legon
Legon, Ghana09.2017
Master of Science (MSc) in Development Policy & Planning - Policy & Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ashanti Region09.2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Integrated Development Studies - Economics and Entrepreneurship Development
University For Development Studies
Upper West, Wa Campus11.2011
Skills
- Financial Technology (FinTech) & Digital Finance
- Data Analytics: Proficient in STATA, EVIEWS, R, Tableau, and SPSS
- Blockchain Platforms: Experience with Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric
- Financial Machine Learning: Skilled in using TensorFlow and Scikit-learn
- Research & Writing: Extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research, economic data analysis, and academic writing
- Monetary Economics & Policy
- Econometrics
- Corporate Finance & Governance
- Securities and Risk Management
- Investment Portfolio Management
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance
- Regulatory Technology (RegTech) & Supervisory Technology (SupTech)
- Team Leadership & Development
- MS Office
- Market Research
Research Publications
- The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe and Infrastructure Financing'. In the Perspectives on Development Banks in Africa. Case Studies and emerging practices at the National and Regional level. Abugre, J.A, Abor, J., Y & Marimo, M. (2024). Published by Palgrave Macmillan
- Impact of Political and Legal Environments on International Trade. In the Palgrave Handbook of International Trade and Development in Africa. Abugre J.A., Joe N., & Abor, J.Y. (2024). Published by Palgrave Macmillan.
- Petroleum Wealth management in emerging and developing countries. Abugre, J.A, Abor, J., & Salim, R. (2023). Petroleum Wealth Management in Emerging and Developing Countries. In The Economics of the Global Oil and Gas Industry: Emerging Markets and Developing Economies. Published by Routledge; Taylor and Francis Group.
- The Future of the Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing Countries'. Abor, J. Y., Abugre, J. A., & Agyekum, G. N. (2023). The Future of the Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing Countries. Sustainability Management in the Oil and Gas Industry: Emerging and Developing Country Perspectives. Published by Routledge; Taylor and Francis Group.
- Playing-Catch Up: SupTech and RegTech Developments in Africa. Opoku-Afari, M., Abugre, J. A., & Oppong, K. A. (2022). Playing-Catch Up: SupTech and RegTech Developments in Africa. The Economics of Banking and Finance in Africa: Developments in Africa's Financial Systems (pp. 745-794). Springer International Publishing, USA.
- International Flow of Funds and Balance of Payments. Accepted for Publication by Springer International Publishing, USA, (2024).
- The effects of monetary policy and Financial Technology on financial stability: Empirical evidence from emerging and developing countries. Accepted for publication in the Elgar Companion to Financial Economics, (2024).
- The effects of monetary policy and Fintech on Inflation: Empirical from emerging and developing countries. Accepted by International Journal of Economics and Finance for publication.
- Monetary policy, financial technology and financial development': Contextual evidence from emerging and developing countries. Under review by Journal of Financial Stability for publication.
- Reviewed an empirical paper on Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, COVID-19 and Sustainable Development by Alardo S., Salma, R, and Rhio Z. (2023); Journal of Research Letters.
- Reviewed a book chapter on 'Conduct of Monetary Policy in Developing Countries' by Alexander, O., Richard, A., & Mahamud, T., (2023). Springer International Publishing, USA.
- Provided research support for an edited book on International Finance in Developing Economies.
- Provided research support for an edited published book on The Changing Role of National Development Banks in Africa.
Conferences and presentations
- Presenter; Exploring FinTech Innovations: Blockchain and AI in Finance, Annual FinTech Symposium, Accra, 2024.
- Presenter; Monetary Policy and Financial Technology: Evidence from Emerging and developing Economies, International Conference on Economics, Finance, and Management Research, Germany, 2023.
- Presenter; The effects of monetary policy and Fintech on financial stability during crises: Empirical evidence from emerging and developing countries, British Association of finance and accounting joint conference, United Emirates, 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Member, Commonwealth Association of Planners (2017)
- Member, Ghana Institute of Planning (2017)
- Post-Chartered Diploma in Advanced Business and Data Analytics, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (2024)
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
University of Ghana Business School
01.2022 - Current
Lead Consultant
Se Yinne Consult
01.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Department of Finance, University of Ghana Business School
01.2020 - 10.2022
Director: Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation
Ministry of Finance, Government of Ghana
07.2015 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance -
University of Ghana Business School, Legon
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics - Development Economics, Monetary Economics, Public Finance
University of Ghana, Legon
Master of Science (MSc) in Development Policy & Planning - Policy & Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Integrated Development Studies - Economics and Entrepreneurship Development
University For Development Studies
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