Policy work
Consulting and policy projects, 2020–present
Country Growth and Jobs Report – North Macedonia: Escaping the Middle-Income Trap
Contributed to the trade and productivity analyses of the report.
Growth · Trade · ProductivityWorld Bank Trade Expert
Data analysis of the trade potential of Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan and the Western Balkans.
TradeEconomic Complexity and Multidimensional Poverty
Developed an economic complexity approach to multidimensional poverty, leading to “Development acupuncture”.
Poverty · Economic complexityEvaluation of UNICEF Interventions Supporting Social Protection Reform
Assessed social protection reform initiatives using EU-SILC 2021 microdata from the State Statistical Office.
Social protectionEconomic Complexity Reports
Policy documents on economic complexity-based diversification options for Abu Dhabi, and for Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
DiversificationTrade Policy Strategy 2.0 for North Macedonia
Consultation on the development of the smart specialization strategy.
Trade · Smart specializationEducation Financing Efficiency
Developed financing formulas and school-network optimization mechanisms.
Education · Public financeOpen Municipality Index
Created a measurement tool for local budget transparency and equity across North Macedonia.
Public finance · TransparencyPolicy Training Programs
Evidence-based policy training for civil society organizations.
Capacity buildingCOVID-19 Socio-Economic Analysis
Supported the Parliamentary Budget Office in analyzing the pandemic's economic and social impact.
COVID-19 · Public finance