Mr. Idrissa Zida | Inequality | Young Researcher Award

Mr. Idrissa Zida | Inequality | Young Researcher Award

CEDRES/University Thomas SANKARA | Burkina Faso

Idrissa Zida is a dedicated Ph.D. student in Economics at Thomas Sankara University, Burkina Faso, specializing in Macroeconomics and Development Management. With a solid academic foundation including both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in the same field, his research focuses on public finance, income inequality, and sustainable economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has co-authored a scientific publication in Economic Change and Restructuring examining the effects of public debt on income inequality, exploring both direct and indirect transmission channels. Idrissa has gained valuable professional experience through internships and roles at the General Directorate of Economy and Planning, the Diocesan Communication Center, and L’Economiste du Faso, where he developed skills in economic analysis, research, and project management. As Deputy Secretary General of the Center for Studies and Research on Human Development in Africa (CERDHA) and President of the Youth Association for the Emergence of Zondoma (AJEZ), he actively contributes to academic and community development initiatives. His continued commitment to research, professional excellence, and social advancement underscores his ambition to contribute to the economic transformation and sustainable development of Africa.

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Featured Publications

Zida, I., Ouedraogo, I., & Sawadogo, R. (2025). Effects of public debt on income inequality in sub-Saharan Africa: Exploring the direct and indirect transmission channels. Economic Change and Restructuring. Advance online publication.

Mr. Idrissa Zida | Inequality | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Idrissa Zida | inequality | Young Scientist Award

Cedres/University Thomas Sankara | Burkina Faso

Idrissa Zida is a dedicated Ph.D. student in Economics at Thomas Sankara University, Burkina Faso, specializing in macroeconomics and development management. He holds both a master’s and a bachelor’s degree in the same field from Thomas Sankara University, where he built a strong foundation in research and economic analysis. His academic journey is complemented by active engagement in various professional and civic organizations, including serving as Deputy Secretary General at the Center for Studies and Research on Human Development in Africa (CERDHA) and President of the Youth Association for the Emergence of Zondoma (AJEZ). Idrissa has also gained hands-on experience through internships at institutions such as the General Directorate of Economy and Planning, Journal L’Economiste du Faso, and the Diocesan Communication Center. His research focuses on public debt, income inequality, and development policy in sub-Saharan Africa, as evidenced by his 2025 publication in Economic Change and Restructuring. Idrissa is passionate about promoting inclusive economic growth, policy innovation, and community development. With a growing academic and professional portfolio, he continues to contribute to sustainable development discourse and the advancement of socioeconomic research in Africa.

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Featured Publications

Zida, I., Ouedraogo, I., & Sawadogo, R. (2025). Effects of public debt on income inequality in sub-Saharan Africa: Exploring the direct and indirect transmission channels. Economic Change and Restructuring. Advance online publication.

Dr. Qin Guo| economic policy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qin Guo| economic policy | Best Researcher Award

jiangxi University of finance and economics, China

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Guo Qin’s academic journey reflects a blend of intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, and a profound interest in the evolving dynamics of the digital economy. Her undergraduate years at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, majoring in Financial Management, laid the groundwork for her analytical and economic reasoning. Graduating in the top 5% of her class, she demonstrated not only academic excellence but also a capacity for strategic thinking and meticulous scholarship.

Recognizing the growing synergy between digital technologies and industrial transformation, she advanced to Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, enrolling in the School of Digital Economy to pursue an MSc in Industrial Economics. With a stellar GPA of 3.91, she continued to hone her expertise in policy, digitalization, and industrial structural upgrades. Her academic foundation provided her with the tools to analyze emerging economic phenomena with a critical and data-driven approach. 📘📊

💼 Professional Endeavors and Research Contributions

Guo Qin has quickly emerged as a promising scholar in the intersection of digital economy, flexible employment, enterprise innovation, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance. Her research portfolio reflects a clear trajectory toward making sense of China’s rapid digital transformation and its implications on labor, enterprise strategy, and national productivity.

Among her major published works, the article titled “The Impact of the Digital Economy on Flexible Employment: From the Dual Perspectives of Quantity and Quality” (published in China Soft Science, IF 7.642) explores how digital ecosystems influence the labor market, offering both empirical richness and policy relevance. In another notable paper, “The Empowerment of Digital Business Environment on Enterprise Innovation”, she evaluates data from A-share listed companies in China to highlight the transformative power of digital infrastructures on firm-level innovation.

Her involvement as corresponding author in the article “The Influence of Supply Chain Digitalization on Enterprise ESG Performance”, recently accepted by Economic Analysis and Policy, reveals her expanding focus on sustainability. Furthermore, her paper on AI innovation pilot zones and their spillover effects—currently under external review—addresses national policy frameworks and their long-term productivity implications.

These scholarly endeavors underscore her role not just as a researcher but as a forward-looking thinker contributing to conversations at the nexus of technology, economy, and society. 💻📈

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Guo Qin’s academic contributions have not gone unnoticed. Her participation as a first author in the Graduate Journal of Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics for the article “The Impact of the Digital Economy on the High-quality Development of Cities” has been a vital milestone. It reflects her understanding of urban economic resilience and digital transition.

Her presentation at The First Postgraduate Academic Forum on Political Economy of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, where she discussed “New Quality Productivity and the Upgrading of Industrial Structure”, showcases her active engagement with policy-driven academic discourse. These forums not only offer visibility but also signal her growing influence in academic networks focused on socialist economic transformation and innovation pathways. 🏅📚

🌐 Impact and Influence

Through her research, Guo Qin contributes meaningfully to policy debates and enterprise strategies in the digital era. Her analytical work on flexible employment, digital empowerment, and AI zones offers actionable insights for government bodies, think tanks, and business leaders. Her focus on the “new quality productivity” framework aligns closely with China’s current socio-economic planning, especially in the post-COVID recovery and smart industrialization phase.

By addressing complex interdependencies between technology and economic development, Guo Qin has begun to shape how scholars and practitioners understand the dual forces of innovation and inequality in the digital economy. Her empirical orientation ensures her work remains grounded in real-world challenges while offering data-supported pathways to reform and growth. 🌍📑

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

Though still early in her academic career, Guo Qin is poised to leave a lasting imprint on the fields of digital economy, industrial policy, and sustainable enterprise development. Her ability to marry rigorous economic theory with cutting-edge digital topics allows her to contribute to national and international scholarship with agility and insight.

Looking ahead, she is likely to explore how digitalization can be inclusive, environmentally conscious, and productivity-enhancing. Her collaborative work ethic—as seen through her co-authored papers—and her leadership as a corresponding author signal a strong capacity for interdisciplinary impact and team-based research excellence. As digital transformations reshape economies worldwide, scholars like Guo Qin will play a pivotal role in ensuring that innovation aligns with social welfare, sustainability, and equity. 🚀🧠

📝Notable Publications

The Influence of Supply Chain Digitalization on Enterprise ESG Performance: A quasi-natural experiment based on pilot policies for supply chain innovation and application

Authors: Bin Xu, Qin Guo, Lingming Chen
Journal: Economic Analysis and Policy
Year: 2025