dr. (Binyam Afewerk) BA Demena
- Location
- Kortenaerkade 12, 's - Gravenhage
- Room
- I1-20
- Telephone
- 0704260786
- demena@iss.nl
Profile
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 Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. convinced me of the powerful values of such a mixed-method synthesis in analyzing and scaling up existing and new knowledge in order to provide…
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 Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. convinced me of the powerful values of such a mixed-method synthesis in analyzing 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 behavioral/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, analyzing 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, L. Artavia-Mora, D. Ouedraogo, B.A. Thiombiano & N. Wagner (2020). A Systematic Review of Mobile Phone Interventions (SMS/IVR/calls) to improve Adherence and Retention to Antiretroviral Treatment in Low and Middle-Income Countries. Aids Patient Care and Stds.
- B.A. Demena & S.K. Afesorgbor (2020). The effect of FDI on environmental emissions: Evidence from a meta-analysis. Energy Policy, 138.
- P.A.G. van Bergeijk, B.A. Demena, a. Reta, G. Benalcazar Jativa & P. Kimararungu (2019). Could the literature on the economic determinants of sanctions be biased? Peace Science, Peace Economics and Public Policy, 25 (4). doi: 10.1515/peps-2019-0048
- B.A. Demena & P.A.G. van Bergeijk (2019). Observing FDI spillover transmission channels: evidence from firms in Uganda. Third World Quarterly, 40 (9), 1708-1729. doi: 10.1080/01436597.2019.1596022 [go to publisher's site]
- B.A. Demena & S.M. Murshed (2018). Transmission channels matter: Identifying spillovers from FDI. The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development, 27 (7), 701-728. doi: 10.1080/09638199.2018.1439083 [go to publisher's site]
- 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: 10.1111/joes.12146
- B.A. Demena (2015). Publication bias in FDI spillovers in developing countries: a meta-regression analysis. Applied Economics Letters, 22 (14), 1170-1174. doi: 10.1080/13504851.2015.1013604
- A. Floridi, B.A. Demena & N. Wagner (2019). Shedding light on the shadows of informality : A meta-analysis of formalization interventions targeted at informal firms. (Preprints, ISS working papers. General series, no 642). The Hague: International Institute of Social Studies
- B.A. Demena & S.K. Afesorgbor (2019). The effect of FDI on environmental emissions : Evidence from a meta-analysis. (Preprints, ISS working papers. General series, no 650). The Hague: International Institute of Social Studies
- 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). 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 (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 (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/
- P.A.G. van Bergeijk, B.A. Demena, a. Reta, G. Benalcazar Jativa & P. Kimararungu (2019). Why do economic sanctions work? Do they? Will they? (blog). BLISS. (available: 27 Jun 2019).
- S.K. Afesorgbor & B.A. Demena (2018). Globalization may actually be better for the environment. (nieuwsbrief). The Conversation. (available: 24 Apr 2018).
- 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]
- S.K. Afesorgbor & B.A. Demena (2018). Will deglobalisation save the environment? (blog). blISS - The ISS Blog on Global Development and Social Justice. (available: 8 May 2018).
- 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.
3105 Research Paper Preparation
- Title
- 3105 Research Paper Preparation
- Year
- 2019
4151 Principles of Economic Development
- Title
- 4151 Principles of Economic Development
- Year
- 2019
4391 ECD: Working towards the RP
- Title
- 4391 ECD: Working towards the RP
- Year
- 2019
5401 Research Paper
- Title
- 5401 Research Paper
- Year
- 2019
9103 Quantitative Skills, Devt Studies
- Title
- 9103 Quantitative Skills, Devt Studies
- Year
- 2019
9106 Microsoft Excel Applications
- Title
- 9106 Microsoft Excel Applications
- Year
- 2019
General Information
- Title
- General Information
- Year
- 2019
Applied Economics
- Role
- Referee
Research Policy
- Role
- Referee
Energy Policy
- Role
- Referee
Journal of Economic Surveys
- Role
- Referee
Systematic Reviews
- Role
- Referee
Post-doc researcher
- University
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- School
- International Institute of Social Stuies
- Telephone
- 0704260786