Lecturer, Mzumbe University, Tanzania
🌍 Enock Mwakalila is a Tanzanian economist, lecturer at Mzumbe University, and socio-economic researcher with expertise in data analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Capital University of Economics and Business (CUEB), China. He has contributed significantly to various research and consultancy projects across Tanzania, working with organizations like UNICEF, TANESCO, and REPOA. Enock has a passion for addressing key socio-economic challenges, such as climate change, poverty, and education, through data-driven research and policy analysis. His work spans sectors like climate change, education, public policy, and digital financial inclusion. He has published several influential articles in renowned journals and continues to mentor students at Mzumbe University. 📚
Profile
Education
🎓 Enock Mwakalila earned a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Capital University of Economics and Business in 2020. He also holds a Master of Arts in Applied Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Dar es Salaam, attained in 2017 and 2014, respectively. His educational journey reflects his deep academic commitment and passion for economics. His studies have prepared him for a career dedicated to understanding and addressing key socio-economic challenges in Tanzania and beyond. 🌏
Experience
💼 Enock Mwakalila has extensive experience in academia and consultancy. He served as the Head of the Research and Consultancy Bureau at the University of Dodoma (2021–2022). Currently, he works as a Lecturer of Economics at Mzumbe University (since 2023). Over the years, Enock has collaborated with numerous organizations, including UNICEF, TANESCO, ATE, and REPOA, conducting impactful research on issues such as climate change, education, and health. He has led data collection and analysis in various socio-economic projects across Tanzania. 🌱
Research Focus
🔍 Enock Mwakalila’s research primarily focuses on socio-economic challenges, including the impacts of climate change, poverty, education, and economic growth. His expertise lies in applied economics, using data analysis tools like STATA, R, Python, and SPSS to assess socio-economic issues. He has explored topics like income inequality, government borrowing, and the role of digital financial inclusion in fostering economic growth, particularly among marginalized communities. Enock is committed to producing research that informs policy and supports sustainable development in Tanzania and Eastern Africa. 📊
Publications
- Crowding out of private sector in Tanzania: Government expenditure, domestic borrowing, and lending rates 📈
- Income inequality: a recipe for youth unemployment in Africa 🏚️
- Vulnerability of poverty between male and female-headed households in Tanzania 💔
- Foreign aid, External Debt, and Economic Growth in Africa: It all depends on Governance 🌍
- Impact of Government Domestic Borrowing on Monetary Policy Rate Pass-Through in Tanzania 💰
- Health and financial vulnerability among motorcycle-taxi drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic 🚖
- The twin deficits hypothesis in Tanzania: Exploring the effect of budget deficits on trade deficits 💵
- Factors Affecting Employee Turnover in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania 💼
- Factors Influencing Employee Job Commitment in the Public Sector 🏢
- The Transformative Impact of Digital Financial Inclusion Among Marginalized Groups on Economic Growth 📱