Negash Mulatu

I am a senior lecturer and researcher in Economics at Addis Ababa University, Department of Economics. I hold BA Degree in Economics and MSc Degree in Economics. Currently, I am a PhD Candidate in Economics. I have professional work experience for more than 15 years, in which I have accumulated vital expertise in teaching, training, research, consultancy and leadership. I have given lectures and trainings on many subjects such as Development Economics I; Natural Resource and Environmental Economics; Agricultural Project Planning, Evaluation and Analysis; Labor Economics; Industrial Economics; Development Planning and Project Analysis I and II; and Research Methodology, Econometrics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. To mention few research and consultancy experiences I possess: time series and panel data analysis and modelling; value chain analysis ranging from farmers to exporters (success factors, constraints and opportunity analysis) on the spices sector in Ethiopia; climate change adaptation, resilience, vulnerability, inflation and price dynamics and green economy; offered consultancy and training services on climate change adaptation to farming households; served as associate researcher for Education Strategy Center under Ministry of Education; worked as an assistant researcher under IGADs Resilience Analysis Unit (RAU); Additionally, I have given consultancy service to the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) on adoption of low -carbon solutions in tackling climate change in Ethiopia, and worked as principal researcher on the development of grant allocation formula for the House of Federation. Most recently, I have worked as a researcher for FER consultancy firm and advisor for Agro -Pastoral Initiative for Development (AID) and currently, Im contributing in local NGO as Communication and Partnership Manager of Inspiration for Development Organization (IFDO). Also, I led the Student Career Development Center (SCDC) of the College of Business and Economics (CoBE), Addis Ababa University (AAU). On the other hand, I have served in different academic and administrative positions in Ambo University and Addis Ababa University where I have developed an excellent leadership, and demonstrated team working and coordination skills. Finally, I have very strong interpersonal and communication skills together with a capacity of working in a diversified, hectic and challenging environment.