Dr. Tchamsé Aronda | Development Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Lecturer at Kara University, Togo

Dr. Tchamsé Aronda is a distinguished economist and academic currently serving as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Economic Sciences at the University of Kara (UK), Togo. He is a member of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Virtual Institute and an accredited expert for the World Bank’s “Teach” evaluation tool, which assesses teaching practices globally. With over a decade of engagement in economic research and university instruction, Dr. Aronda has made valuable contributions to the fields of structural transformation, international trade, and macroeconomic development, particularly in the context of sub-Saharan Africa. His work bridges theoretical knowledge with policy-oriented analysis, emphasizing practical solutions to economic challenges faced by developing nations.

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Education

Dr. Aronda holds a Doctorate in Economics with a specialization in International Economics, which he earned from the University of Lomé in June 2019 with the highest academic distinction. His academic journey began at the University of Kara, where he completed a DEUG in Economic Sciences and Management (2008–2010), followed by a Licence and Maitrise in Economics with a focus on Macroeconomics and Development. He then obtained a DEA/Master-PTCI in Applied Economics, majoring in Applied Macroeconomics, from the University of Abomey-Calavi (2013–2015). Complementing his academic degrees, Dr. Aronda has undertaken several certified professional training programs through the UNCTAD Virtual Institute in the areas of structural transformation, non-tariff measures, trade and poverty analysis, and industrial policy, and has successfully passed the World Bank’s reliability certification for the Teach tool in both 2022 and 2023.

Experience

Since 2015, Dr. Aronda has played an active role in higher education and academic research. His journey began as a doctoral candidate and part-time assistant lecturer at the University of Kara and the University of Lomé, eventually rising to his current role as Assistant Lecturer at the University of Kara. From 2020 to 2022, he managed the academic affairs cell at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (Fa.SEG), overseeing student records, examination logistics, and results processing. He also served as Rapporteur for the Evaluation Claims Committee (2021–2023) and contributed to pedagogical support and student guidance through the Fa.SEG Information Cell (2018–2019). Furthermore, Dr. Aronda played organizational and editorial roles in the 4th and 5th international scientific conferences of the University of Kara in 2021 and 2023 respectively. His teaching portfolio spans several undergraduate modules such as Probability, Demographic Analysis, Project Evaluation, Operational Research, and International Trade Strategy.

Research Interest

Dr. Aronda’s primary research interests are centered around the structural transformation of developing economies, with a specific focus on the dynamics of economic change in West Africa. His work analyzes the interaction between international trade and domestic labor markets, poverty, income inequality, and financial systems in developing economies. He also explores the role of banks, microfinance, and credit accessibility in facilitating self-employment and economic transformation. His multidimensional approach to development economics integrates applied macroeconomic modeling, Bayesian estimation techniques, and empirical data analysis to derive actionable insights into policy effectiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Award

Although not formally decorated with awards, Dr. Aronda’s research contributions have earned him international recognition through his roles as a peer reviewer for the African Development Review, a high-impact indexed journal. He has consistently served as a reviewer since 2019, receiving formal acknowledgments for his contributions to the advancement of economic research in Africa. His selection and continued collaboration with UNCTAD and the World Bank on educational assessment projects also stand as testimony to his professional reliability and expertise.

Publication

Dr. Aronda has contributed several important publications to the field of development economics. His 2025 article “A Bayesian Approach to the Determinants of Structural Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa” in the South African Journal of Economics explores the use of Bayesian econometrics to understand structural economic shifts (cited by 8 articles). In 2023, he published “Transformation structurelle en Afrique de l’ouest : une évaluation empirique des performances” in Études africaines, Vol. 1, pp. 75–100 (cited by 6 articles). He co-authored “Structural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa: a comparative analysis of sub-regions performances” with Amadou A. in the African Journal of Economics and Management Studies, 2020, Vol. 11(2), pp. 233–252 (cited by 12 articles). Earlier foundational academic work includes his 2019 doctoral thesis “Commerce international et transformation structurelle des économies de l’Afrique de l’Ouest” and his 2015 master’s dissertation “Incidences du Commerce international sur l’emploi dans les pays de l’UEMOA”. His recent contributions reflect a deepening focus on empirical modeling and policy evaluation.

Conclusion

Dr. Tchamsé Aronda stands as a dedicated scholar whose contributions to economic sciences are anchored in real-world developmental challenges faced by low-income and emerging economies. Through teaching, research, consultancy, and academic service, he continues to enhance both academic knowledge and policy-making capacity in Togo and the wider West African region. His academic integrity, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to development economics make him a valuable contributor to contemporary economic discourse and a mentor to the next generation of African economists.