Prof. Dr. Momodou Mustapha Fanneh is a distinguished Gambian economist, academic leader, and higher education administrator with extensive experience in international program development, quality assurance, and institutional governance within an intergovernmental framework. He serves as Vice-Chancellor of EUCLID (Euclid University) at its Gambia (Commonwealth / ECOWAS) Headquarters—a treaty-based intergovernmental university established under United Nations Treaty Series 49006/49007. He was appointed to this role in late 2023.
In this senior leadership position, he provides strategic academic and operational oversight for EUCLID's programs in economics, sustainable development, global health, and public administration, while advancing institutional partnerships across Africa and beyond.
Key Qualifications in International Administration & Higher Education
- Vice-Chancellor (Gambia Headquarters), responsible for academic operations, program development, quality assurance, faculty coordination, and strategic expansion of EUCLID in the ECOWAS and Commonwealth regions.
- Former Dean of the School of Business and Public Administration at the University of The Gambia (UTG), where he led curriculum innovation, graduate program development, and institutional capacity-building.
- Active participant in high-level international academic forums, including the Vice-Chancellors Forum at ICESCO (Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) headquarters, strengthening EUCLID's multilateral ties.
- Expertise in global economics, international trade policies, sustainable development, and economic diplomacy — core areas that align directly with EUCLID's mandate for capacity-building of civil servants and government-sponsored students.
- Proven track record in policy advisory work for international organizations (UNFPA, WFP, UNESCO, ITC, UN Statistics Division), enhancing practical relevance in intergovernmental education.
Academic and Professional Background
Prof. Fanneh holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Fordham University (New York), an MBA from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Southampton (UK), and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Transportation Engineering. He has served as Adjunct Professor at Rutgers and Teaching Fellow at Fordham University.
He is a Professor of Global Economics and Sustainability at EUCLID, with teaching and research expertise in:
- International Monetary and Trade Policies
- Development Economics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Economic Growth and Forecasting
- Sustainability and Climate-Economy linkages
His scholarly contributions include publications on FDI, exchange rates, foreign aid effectiveness, and econometric modeling, with citations across development economics literature. He previously held senior roles at the University of The Gambia (including Acting Dean) and served as Senior Transport Planner/Economist for the Government of The Gambia.
His combination of high-level university leadership, international policy experience, economic expertise, and commitment to sustainable development positions Prof. Momodou Mustapha Fanneh as a senior official exceptionally well-qualified for intergovernmental institutions focused on capacity-building and global governance. He is based in Banjul, The Gambia.
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