I am a political-economist and public policy professional based in Washington D.C., United States.
I work at the intersection of institutions, policy and politics in economic development, energy, natural resources and the future of work.
This website aggregates my publicly accessible work on policy – commentary, analysis and research.
In early December 2022, the prestigious business newspaper The Financial Times, included my book in their list of the “Best Books of 2022” in the Economics category.
In April 2022, I was featured in The Africa Report’s special report on “African Voices in Washington D.C.” The report is a seven-part series that includes a background piece, entitled “Meet the Africans running programmes at influential U.S. think tanks” that explains how the D.C. think tank landscape is changing with the appointment of people … More I was Profiled in The Africa Report’s Special Report on African Voices in Washington D.C.
In the week starting March 7 2022, I was in Guyana, South America, to discuss strategies for oil-led development in the 21st century. I had a very engaging exchange with the business community, scholars, students, the media, policymakers and development partners on the opportunities and challenges that newfound oil/gas resources present to Guyana. As you … More Trip to Guyana to Discuss Oil-Led Development in the 21st Century
Zainab Usman 