Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere

Dr Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere is an Economist with extensive experience and expertise in private sector consulting, financial sector development, project design, management and implementation, applied macroeconomics and econometric modelling.

Prior to joining The Brenthurst Foundation Emmanuel was Research Director at the Human Sciences Research Council, leading on Peace and Sustainable Development in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State Unit. Here he was responsible for conceptualising research projects, fundraising and implementing projects in sustainable security and development in Africa.

Whilst at the Human Sciences Research Council Emmanuel also held roles within the Democracy, Governance and Service Delivery Unit and served as Head of the Sustainable Development Research Unit.

His published works cover a range of topics including macroeconomic determinants of currency volatility, links between democracy and enhanced economic growth and the impact of remittances on development outcomes.