Mr. Idrissa Zida | Inequality | Young Researcher Award

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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.

Dr. William Chow | Conflict Management and Resolution | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. William Chow | Conflict Management and Resolution | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Normal – Hong Kong Baptist University | China
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Featured Publications

Chow, W. W. (2025). Inflation cost of strategic goods export restriction: Evidence from dynamic spatial panel data model. International Economics and Economic Policy. Advance online publication.

Chow, W. W., & Fung, M. K. (2025). Relative ESG positions among OECD countries in the presence of international competition for FDI inflow: A gravity model perspective. Research in International Business and Finance.

Mr. Idrissa Zida | Inequality | Young Scientist Award

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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.

Profile:  ORCID 

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.