Postdoctoral Researcher at School of Economics, University of Cape Town ,South Africa.
Princewill Okwoche is a researcher and economist specializing in energy efficiency, digitalization, and public debt analysis. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Cape Town (2022) with distinction. Currently, he is a Visiting Research Fellow at The Environment Centre, Charles University, Prague, under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation program. He also holds a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Environmental Policy Research Centre (EPRU), UCT. His research explores energy intensity in Central & Eastern Europe and efficiency in African economies. A recipient of prestigious grants, including €22,200 from the European Commission, he has presented at global conferences. 📊🌍
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Academic Background🎓
Princewill Okwoche holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Cape Town, South Africa (2022), awarded without corrections after completing two years of rigorous coursework. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned an M.Sc. in Economics from Benue State University, Makurdi (2015), where he was recognized as the Best Graduating Student. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Economics from the same institution in 2008, graduating with a Second Class Upper Division. His strong academic foundation has fueled his research focus on public debt, energy efficiency, and digitalization. 📊📖
Professional Background
Princewill Okwoche has a strong background in teaching and research 📚. He served as a Lecturer at Benue State University (2022), leading quantitative methods courses for second- and third-year students. Previously, he was a Teaching Assistant at the University of Cape Town (2018-2021), facilitating courses in macroeconomics and international economics. From 2013 to 2017, he worked as a Graduate Assistant at Benue State University, guiding students in quantitative methods and statistics. His expertise extends to public service, having worked as a Research Analyst at Benue Internal Revenue Service (2011-2013), analyzing tax policies and economic trends. 📊💡
📊 Research Focus
Princewill Okwoche’s research spans macroeconomics, public finance, and energy economics 🔍📈. His work explores public debt dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa 🌍, analyzing economic, political, and security-related determinants. He investigates energy efficiency, particularly in informal economies and African nations, addressing sustainability and policy implications ⚡🌱. His studies also cover military expenditure, conflict economics, and fiscal policy, examining their impacts on growth and governance. Additionally, he researches foreign direct investment (FDI), trade, and environmental sustainability, assessing their long-term economic effects 🌐💰. His interdisciplinary approach bridges development economics, energy policy, and political economy 📚💡.
Publication Top Notes
📌 Determinants of external, domestic, and total public debt in Nigeria: The role of conflict, arms imports, and military expenditure
Year: 2024 | 🔢 Cited by: 13
📌 Determinants of fiscal effort in sub-Saharan African countries: Does conflict matter?
Year: 2021 | 🔢 Cited by: 6
📌 Public debt and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa: Nonlinearity and threshold effects
Year: 2023 | 🔢 Cited by: 5
📌 Foreign investment, international trade, and environmental sustainability: Exploring ecological footprints in 37 African countries
Year: 2023 | 🔢 Cited by: 4
📌 Examining the Nexus Between Military Expenditure and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria
Conclusion
Princewill Okwoche is a distinguished economist with a PhD from the University of Cape Town, awarded without corrections, and a strong academic background. His research spans public debt, energy efficiency, fiscal policy, and environmental economics, with publications in high-impact journals like Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and Defence and Peace Economics. Recognized internationally, he has secured funding from prestigious institutions such as the European Commission and University Research Council. His active participation in global conferences (IAEE, EfD, Global Development Finance Conference) and extensive teaching experience further solidify his expertise. Given his research impact and contributions, he is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Economics, Energy Policy, and Public Debt Studies. 🎓🔥