(Binyam Afewerk) B.A. Demena
- Location
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Room
- I 1-21
- Telephone
- +31 70 4260 786
- demena@iss.nl
My research interests are in the broad area of applied empirical research with a particular focus on applied micro-econometrics in development, international and fishery economics. My PhD using applied micro-econometrics, examining the impact and transmission channels of intra-industry productivity, combines meta-analysis, multi-country micro-panel data, and applied field research via on-site visits. I am interested in a mixed-method synthesis i.e., mapping quantitative and qualitative evidence in a systematic manner and then use mapped findings to guide primary empirical study. My PhD convinced me of the powerful values of such a mixed-method synthesis in analysing and scaling up existing and new knowledge in order to provide more robust findings to underlie some theoretical considerations and policy and future research implications. With my expertise on the application of meta-analysis, my research interests are also encompassing behavioural/experimental economics and health economics. My certification from Cisco Networking Academy is an added tool for effective utilization of computer/software-based skills to enhance practical application of research expertise mainly in applied econometrics.
With an interest for research quality assessment, I conducted research quality valuation for the Dutch Research School for International Development CERES and the ISS of Erasmus University Rotterdam, analysing research products and productivity, and impact vis-à-vis other European Universities specializing in development studies using the Standard Evaluation Protocol 2015 - 2021.
- B.A. Demena & S.M. Murshed (2018). Transmission channels matter: Identifying spillovers from FDI. The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development, 1-30. doi: 10.1080/09638199.2018.1439083
- B.A. Demena & P.A.G. van Bergeijk (2016). A Meta-Analysis of FDI and Productivity Spillovers in Developing Countries. Journal of Economic Surveys, 1-26. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joes.12146[go to publisher's site]
- B.A. Demena (2015). Publication bias in FDI spillovers in developing countries: a meta-regression analysis. Applied Economics Letters, 22 (14), 1170-1174. doi: DOI:10.1080/13504851.2015.1013604
- B.A. Demena (2016). Identifying and spurring high-growth entrepreneurship: A review of the World Bank study by McKenzie (2015). (Extern rapport). : INCLUDE Knowledge Platform on Inclusive Development Polices
- B.A. Demena (2014). A Meta-Analysis of FDI and Productivity Spillovers in Developing Countries. (Extern rapport). : MAER-Net, conference paper, University of Athens, Greece
- B.A. Demena (2014). New Wine in Old Bottles: A Meta-Analysis of FDI and Productivity Spillovers in Developing Countries. (Extern rapport). : Development Economics and Policy 2014, conference paper, University of Passau, Germany
- B.A. Demena (2011). Determinants of Fish Catch Levels in Artisanal Fishing in Eritrea. (Master Thesis). The Hague: ISS-EUR
- B.A. Demena (2015). A Glimpse on How the Private Sector can Enable Growth and Reduce Poverty. (Extern rapport). : INCLUDE knowledge platform. A consultation for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs . http://www.includeplatform.net/contribution/glimpse-private-sector-can-enable-growth-reduce-poverty/.
- B.A. Demena (2015). New Wine in Old Bottles: A Meta-Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment and Productivity Spillovers in Developing Countries. In HESPI (Ed.), Economic, Social and Political Developments and Challenges in IGAD region (pp. 5-27). The Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute. http://www.hespi.org/2015/01/25/igadec-conference-proceeding-2015/
- B.A. Demena & P.A.G. van Bergeijk (2017). FDI and productivity gains in developing countries: How to make sense of an inconclusive debate? (blog). Bulletin of Economics and Meta-Analysis. [go to publisher's site]
- B.A. Demena (2017, juni 16). Essays on intra-industry spillovers from FDI in developing countries : a firm-level analysis with a focus on sub-saharan Africa. EUR (225 pag.) Prom./coprom.: prof.dr. P.A.G. van Bergeijk & prof.dr. S.M. Murshed.
- B.A. Demena (2016, september 10). FDI, Spillovers and firm-level heterogeneity: Identifying the transmission channels. Aalto University, VATT Institute, Helsinki, ETSG 2016 Helsinki Seventeenth Annual Conference.
Teaching and research fellow
- University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- School
- International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
- Country
- Nederland
- Telephone
- +31 70 4260 786
PhD Researcher
- University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- School
- International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
- Country
- Nederland
- Telephone
- +31 70 4260 786