Dr. Jonse Bane holds a PhD in Development Economics (2020) and double master’s degrees in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (2005) and International Economics (2009), equipping him with robust quantitative and theoretical expertise in economic policy, development strategies, and public sector reform.

With over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning academia, financial institutions, and research, Dr. Bane brings deep insights into policy evaluation, institutional strengthening, and capacity-building pillars of the Stresemann Innovation Group’s mission. His work with central banking, private financial sectors, and international organizations (World Bank, UNDP, ILO, IOM) has honed his ability to assess fiscal policies, decentralisation, and public expenditure efficiency—critical for governments undertaking public sector reforms.
As a former lecturer at Addis Ababa University, he trained future economists in econometrics, statistics, and applied research while supervising theses on SMEs, livelihoods, and human capital development. His extensive fieldwork in labor markets, value chains, and cost-benefit analysis aligns with SIG’s focus on evidence-based policy design. Additionally, his technical proficiency in STATA, SPSS, and E-VIEWS ensures rigorous data-driven solutions for institutional diagnostics and program evaluations.

Dr. Bane’s blend of academic rigor, government advisory experience, and NGO collaboration makes him a strategic asset for SIG’s projects in public administration reform, research-led training, and sustainable development policy. His expertise bridges economic theory and practical implementation, empowering governments to achieve systemic change and inclusive growth.

Key Contributions to SIG’s Work:
a. Public Sector Reform: Fiscal federalism, decentralization, and expenditure efficiency assessments.
b. Research & Training: Capacity building in econometrics, policy analysis, and monitoring & evaluation.
c. Institutional Strengthening: Program design, impact evaluations, and private-public sector linkages.
d. Policy Innovation: Labor market strategies, SME development, and value chain optimization.