Layer 1
Core Economic Team
The primary delivery team - scientists, economists, analysts, and policy experts who lead consulting engagements, research initiatives, policy advisory, and field operations.
Our Economic Team
ECONOMIC EXPERTS
Scientists, analysts, and policy experts dedicated to transforming research into actionable solutions - combining academic excellence with practical foresight.
Leadership Team
Meet Our Leaders
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Message from Leadership
A Word From Our Leadership
At Advanced Economic Research, we recognize the confidence and trust placed in us by governments, institutions, development partners, and the communities we serve. That trust is both our greatest responsibility and our strongest motivation.
Every project we undertake is driven by an unwavering commitment to integrity, scientific excellence, innovation, and measurable impact. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Enoch Obiri Mensah and Chief Scientist Edward Martey, our organization combines strategic vision, operational leadership, and world-class research expertise to transform evidence into practical, enterprise-ready solutions that address today's most pressing economic, agricultural, environmental, and development challenges.
Our partnerships with distinguished organizations such as the World Bank, CGIAR, IFDC, and CIMMYT demonstrate our dedication to collaborative research and evidence-based decision-making. By working closely with governments, development agencies, private sector organizations, and local communities, we deliver solutions that are credible, actionable, and sustainable.
From advancing agricultural transformation and food security to strengthening climate resilience, energy systems, and economic development, we remain committed to generating knowledge that informs policy, empowers institutions, and creates lasting value for society.
As we look to the future, we invite you to partner with Advanced Economic Research in advancing a shared vision: a world where rigorous research inspires innovation, strengthens resilience, and drives sustainable development. Together, we can create meaningful solutions that improve lives, transform industries, and contribute to a more prosperous and sustainable future.
With assurance and commitment,
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Team Structure
A Multi-Layered Team Built for Excellence
At Advanced Economic Research, we believe that delivering credible, high-impact research requires more than technical expertise - it requires robust governance, independent review, and diverse perspectives. For this reason, our economic team is intentionally structured in two complementary layers that work together to ensure every engagement meets the highest standards of quality, relevance, and impact.
Our Core Economic Team leads research, consulting, policy analysis, and field implementation, transforming evidence into practical solutions for governments, development partners, and private-sector organizations. Supporting this work is an independent Advisory Board, which provides strategic oversight, quality assurance, and expert guidance throughout our research and consulting processes.
Together, these two layers strengthen the integrity of our work, enhance methodological rigor, and ensure that every recommendation we deliver is scientifically robust, practically relevant, and aligned with global best practices.
Layer 2
Independent Advisory Board
An independent panel of senior academics, industry leaders, and policy experts providing strategic oversight, quality assurance, and expert guidance across every engagement.
1. Our Economic Team
The Core Layer of Expertise
Our Economic Team brings together a diverse group of scientists, economists, analysts, and policy experts dedicated to transforming research into actionable solutions and enterprise-ready strategies. We combine academic excellence with practical foresight, working across disciplines to deliver measurable impact for communities, industries, governments, and development partners.
We embody the principles of integrity, innovation, collaboration, and impact. By integrating rigorous scientific research with operational excellence, we bridge the gap between knowledge and practice - delivering evidence-based solutions that strengthen resilience, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable growth worldwide.
As the primary delivery team, our experts lead consulting engagements, research initiatives, policy advisory services, and field operations while working closely with clients to develop solutions tailored to real-world challenges.
Research & Analysis
Econometrics & Forecasting
Policy Advisory
Field Operations
Stakeholder Engagement
Quality Assurance
Advisory Board
The Second Layer of Rigour
Complementing our Core Economic Team is our independent Advisory Board - the second layer of our organizational expertise. This distinguished panel provides independent oversight, strategic insight, and quality assurance, ensuring that every research and consulting output reflects the highest standards of scientific rigor, policy relevance, and professional excellence.
Comprising senior academics, industry leaders, and experienced policy experts, the Advisory Board brings decades of collective experience across research, governance, economic development, agriculture, finance, technology, and public policy. Their independent perspective strengthens our decision-making, challenges assumptions, and reinforces the credibility of our work.
Quality Assurance
Every project undergoes independent review to ensure methodological soundness, analytical accuracy, and policy relevance before delivery.
Strategic Guidance
Board members provide expert advice on emerging global trends, helping position our research and recommendations to address future opportunities and challenges.
Credibility & Trust
Independent oversight reinforces our commitment to integrity, transparency, accountability, and excellence - giving clients and partners confidence in the quality of our work.
Board Composition
- Senior academics from leading universities across Ghana, Africa, and internationally.
- Industry leaders with extensive expertise in agribusiness, finance, technology, and private-sector development.
- Policy experts, including former government officials and development practitioners, who help align our work with national priorities and global development agendas.
For Step Towards
Collaborative Excellence
From diverse backgrounds and specialized skills to shared values, our team transforms complexity into actionable insight β ensuring your organization benefits from collective expertise.
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