The Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Esmie Koriheya Kanyumbu as the Executive Director, effective 1st February 2025.

Dr. Kanyumbu brings 15 years of experience in financial economics, policy analysis, and institutional leadership. At the Reserve Bank of Malawi, she was pivotal in advancing financial markets analysis and development, liquidity forecasting, and designing policies to enhance financial inclusion and stability. She led technical analyses for the Monetary Policy Technical Committee (MPTC) on interbank markets, foreign exchange dynamics, and monetary policy frameworks. Her research contributions include financial product development, legislative reforms, and market diversification. Additionally, she developed capacity-building programs to support financial sector stakeholders.

She holds a PhD in Financial Economics from Loughborough University, as well as a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the University of Malawi.

As a prolific researcher and thought leader, Dr. Kanyumbu is affiliated with the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and the Southern Africa Institute for Economic Research (SAIER). In 2018, she served as a Visiting Scholar at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She has collaborated with institutions such as Frontclear (Netherlands), SOAS University of London, and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), with expertise spanning interbank markets, green finance, gender-responsive financing, and monetary policy.

Her appointment as Executive Director aligns with ECAMA’s mission to advance evidence-based policymaking, foster inclusive dialogue, and promote sustainable economic development in Malawi.

Bertha Bangara-Chikadza

President

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