Professor Yaw Nyarko is a Professor of Economics at New York University (NYU) in the United States. He is also the Director of NYU Africa House and the Center for Technology and Economic Development (CTED).
Educational Background of Professor Yaw Nyarko
Professor Yaw Nyarko completed his secondary education at Tweneboa Senior High School (TK SHS) in Kumawu. He later obtained his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Ghana.
He continued his education at Cornell University in New York, United States, where he obtained both his Master of Arts (M.A.) and Ph.D. degrees in Economics.
Academic and Professional Career of Prof. Yaw Nyarko
Professor Nyarko is a Co-Director of the Development Research Institute (DRI). In recognition of his contributions to economic development research and cooperation, he was awarded the 2009 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Development Cooperation as Co-Director of DRI.
He is also a Fellow of the Econometric Society and a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).
Professor Nyarko has served in several important academic and administrative positions at NYU. As a former Vice Provost of NYU, he managed a portfolio that included the oversight and establishment of NYU campuses in Abu Dhabi, Accra, and Shanghai.
He is currently the Chair of the Econometric Society Africa Regional Standing Committee. Over the years, he has also served as a consultant to several international organizations, including the African Development Bank, the World Bank, the United Nations, and the Social Science Research Council.
Prof Nyarko’s Research Interests
Professor Yaw Nyarko’s research interests cover several areas of economics, including theoretical economics, economic development, human capital as an engine of economic growth, brain drain and skills acquisition, labour economics, and migration.
Some of his recent research has focused on technology and economic development, commodity exchanges and markets in Africa, and the determinants and returns of labour migration from South Asia to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
His research has also examined the effects of various policy measures on the mobility of labour within the UAE.
Professor Yaw Nyarko’s Contributions to Kumawu
Professor Yaw Nyarko has made significant contributions to the development of education in Kumawu. He serves as the Chairman of the Akyerema Foundation for Tweneboa Kodua Senior High School, where he has contributed to efforts aimed at supporting the growth and development of the school.
His connection to Kumawu and his commitment to education have made him an important figure in the educational development of the area. His academic achievements and professional experience also serve as an inspiration to young people, particularly students from Kumawu, the Kumawu Traditional Council, and the surrounding communities.
Through his academic career, research, leadership, and involvement in educational development, Professor Yaw Nyarko continues to make an impact both internationally and in development and progress of Kumawu.
