EUCLID Faculty Profiles

Prof. Momodou Mustapha Fanneh

Prof. Momodou Mustapha Fanneh is a distinguished Gambian economist and academic administrator serving as the Vice-Chancellor of EUCLID (Euclid University) at its Gambia Headquarters, a position he assumed in late 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Dean of the School of Business and Public Administration at the University of The Gambia (UTG), where he was instrumental in developing numerous graduate and post-graduate programs. Prof. Fanneh earned a Doctorate in Economics from Fordham University in New York, an MBA, an MSc in Economics, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Transportation Engineering. His academic career includes teaching appointments as an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and as a Teaching Fellow at Fordham University. He is also a Senior Trainer and Research Associate at the Center for Policy, Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) in The Gambia.

Prof. Fanneh's teaching interests are deeply rooted in various fields of economics. He is a Professor of Global Economics and Sustainability at EUCLID, with specialties including International Monetary and Trade Policies, Economic Growth and Forecasting, and Sustainability and Development. His pedagogical focus also encompasses Development Economics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, and Capital Markets. These interests reflect an integrated approach to understanding the complex dynamics of global and national economies, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications.

📅 Last updated: May 2, 2026

At EUCLID, faculty interactions are intentionally personal, responsive, and relationship-centered. Students connect with professors primarily through direct email and scheduled Zoom sessions, creating regular opportunities for substantive dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Professors respond promptly to emails with detailed, constructive feedback and are readily available for one-on-one Zoom meetings to discuss coursework, research direction, thesis development, or career goals. These interactions are not limited to academic questions; they often evolve into ongoing mentorship relationships where faculty serve as professional and academic role models. Students benefit from professors’ real-world experience in global affairs, sustainable development, diplomacy, and related fields, gaining practical insights that complement the formal curriculum.

The emphasis is on genuine relationship building. Many students develop lasting professional connections with their professors, who actively support their academic progress and post-graduation objectives. This accessible, human-centered faculty model is a defining feature of the EUCLID experience, designed to foster intellectual growth, professional maturity, and meaningful scholarly collaboration.