Salone Strives For Top Economists To Address Current Challenges

 

To transform the present economy and address the challenges facing most developing countries, there is the need for top economists with vast experience in shaping policy through economic analysis, forecasting, and strategic advice to guide sustainable development, fiscal stability, and social welfare.

These experts must also be in a position to analyze data so as to identify market opportunities, advise on investment and reform, facilitate dialogue between stakeholders, and monitor progress toward national development.

Sierra Leone as a nation can count on the expertise of some of these Top Economists who have worked at international levels and are ready to come back home and give to the country.

One such personality is Dr. Victor A. B. Davies; Dr. Davies is an accomplished Economist with over 30 years of experience in international development, finance, and public policy. He holds a Doctorate degree in economics from the University of Oxford and served as Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the Central African Republic. He was Head of the Department of Economics at Fourah Bay College. Fluent in French, he is a published scholar and playwright. He co-founded Wanjama Cultural Theatre and jointly organized the Ginger Hall Football League, which nurtured future Leone Stars players. His drive for results, sense of discipline, and vision for transforming Sierra Leone have been widely acclaimed.

Educational background;

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University of Oxford, UK.

M.Sc. in Economics, University of Oxford, UK.

M.A. in Economic Development and Planning, Senegal,

B.Sc. (Hon) in Economics, University of Sierra Leone.

 

Professional Experience;

International Monetary Fund: 2010-2020, African Development bank: 2007-2010, Fourah Bah College: 1989-1991 and 1994-2002. Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Head of Department of Economics.

Bank of Sierra Leone: 1990-1991.

Consultancies: Government of Sierra Leone, UNDP, World Bank, UK Government, etc.

 

Community Engagement

Co-founder, Wanjama Cultural Theatre: Wrote and acted in plays.

Co-organiser, Ginger Hall School Football League

Funded community initiatives across Sierra Leone, including water wells in Rotifunk.

With the expertise of Dr. Victor A. B. Davies, the future of our economy will be bright.