As Director of Research, Emmanuel will lead thought leadership, drive ACET's research portfolio, and oversee ACET's _Economic Management and Governance_ program, including managing staff and program fellows, and ensuring alignment with ACET's five-year strategy and theory of change.

 "We are excited to have Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere join the ACET family as Director of Research," said Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi, ACET Executive Vice President. "His expertise and extensive experience in research on economic transformation will be invaluable to advancing our efforts to assist countries on the continent make progress towards growth with DEPTH."

 Dr. Owusu-Sekyere's background and experience in applied macroeconomics, economic modeling, financial sector development, and private sector consulting make him uniquely qualified to lead ACET's research efforts and drive economic growth and development in Africa.

 "Until Africa's economies are transformed, with transformation translating into improved human well-being, their endowments have not translated into real wealth," said Dr. Owusu-Sekyere. "ACET has taken the lead in driving the economic transformation of the continent, and I am very excited to join ACET on its mission to drive the kind of inclusive growth and sustainable development that Africa needs."

 Emmanuel Owusu-Sekyere holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and has received specialized training in Capital Market Development and Regulation as well as Measuring Financial Inclusion in Africa. His previous role was Deputy Research Director at the Brenthurst Foundation in Johannesburg, where he led research on economic transformation, cities and communities, empowerment, jobs, and security on the African continent. He is widely published on issues such as macroeconomic determinants of currency volatility, links between democracy and enhanced economic growth, and the impact of remittances on development outcomes.

 Dr. Owusu-Sekyere joined ACET as of 16th January 2023.