ABDELLA IDRIS ABDELLA
Economist
Dubai
Summary
Experienced economist with 7+ years experiencing in fiscal analysis, data-driven forecasting, and fiscal planning within government finance in Ministry of Finance, Eritrea. Proven expertise in managing large, complex datasets, attention to detail to deliver precise economic forecasts and policy support. Skilled in econometric techniques such as panel data, time series, data standardization and economic modeling that enhances budgetary decision-making and resource allocation. Passionate about advancing economics knowledge and impact through continuous learning and applied analysis in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Economist
Ministry of Finance
06.2016 - 08.2023
- Managed, cleansed, and structured complex and irregular datasets, spanning fiscal, monetary, external trade, and real sector economic statistics, to support robust analysis and accurate economic forecasting.
- Identified, investigated, and rectified data inconsistencies by addressing missing values and outliers, ensuring high-quality data integrity for reliable trend analysis and macroeconomic projections.
- Conducted detailed feasibility studies on several development projects' budgets, assessing project viability and fiscal implications.
- Performed comprehensive macroeconomic analyses, contributing to the preparation of national and sectoral fiscal reports, and strengthening evidence-based policy formulation.
- Developed and delivered precise macro-fiscal forecasts as a critical input to the Ministry’s annual budget cycle, enabling informed decision-making by senior policymakers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex economic issues and drive impactful solutions.
- Bolstered organizational capacity building efforts by providing mentorship and technical assistance to junior economists entering the field.
- Improved forecasting accuracy, utilizing time-series modeling techniques to better predict future economic trends.
Education
Master of Finance -
University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)
06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Halhale College of Business and Economics
06.2015
Skills
Fiscal Projections, Annual Budget Preparation and Coordination, Investment Analysis, Project Feasibility Study, Multicultural Communication and Presentation Skills
Certification
Fiscal Framework from International Monetary Finance (IMF) Regional Training
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Ministry of Commerce of China Scholarship to pursue a Master's degree in Finance.
- Promoted to Trainer for Organizational Productivity (TOP) within the Budget and Fiscal Planning Department.
Timeline
Economist
Ministry of Finance
06.2016 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Halhale College of Business and Economics
Master of Finance -
University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)
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