Michael Mbate
About Michael Mbate
Michael Mbate is a Senior Research Officer at ODI with extensive experience in applied econometrics and financial development. He has held various research and consulting roles across prestigious institutions and has contributed to significant research influencing policy-making both in the UK and internationally.
Work at ODI
Michael Mbate has been employed at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) as a Senior Research Officer since 2020. In this role, he contributes to research activities that aim to influence policy-making both in the UK and internationally. His work focuses on applied econometrics and financial development, which are critical areas in the context of public financial management and governance.
Education and Expertise
Michael Mbate holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Governance, Public Finance, and Applied Econometrics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which he completed from 2015 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Development Management from LSE with Distinction in 2015. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Quantitative Economics from the Paris School of Economics (2010-2012) and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics from Egerton University (2005-2009). Additionally, he has served as a Visiting PhD Scholar at both Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Background
Michael Mbate has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He served as an Economist at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa from 2012 to 2014 and held a position as a Researcher at the African Union Commission in 2011. His consultancy roles include working with UNIDO and the Centre for Development Alternatives. He also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at LSE and contributed as a Consultant at the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Michael Mbate has contributed to significant research in public financial management and political and economic governance. His work at ODI has focused on applied econometrics and financial development, aiming to influence policy decisions. His academic achievements, including multiple degrees from prestigious institutions, underscore his expertise in economics and governance.