Mr. Essossinam PALI | Financial Engineering | Financial Engineering Excellence Award

Mr. Essossinam PALI, University of Lomé, Togo

Mr. PALI Essossinam is a distinguished public management expert with extensive experience in decentralization, governance, and financial planning. With a career spanning over two decades, he has played a crucial role in shaping local government finance and territorial planning in Togo. As the Director of Decentralization and Local Authorities, he has been instrumental in implementing policies that enhance financial autonomy and governance at the municipal level. His leadership in managing decentralization reforms and local government financing initiatives has positioned him as a key figure in strengthening administrative efficiency and sustainable development strategies.

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Education:

PALI Essossinam has a solid academic background that underpins his expertise in governance and financial planning. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a research focus on decentralization financing as a strategy for territorial attractiveness at the University of Lomé. He holds a DEA (2011) in Management Sciences, specializing in Finance and Management Control from the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin. Additionally, he obtained a DESS (2017) in Regional Planning and Territorial Development from IPD-AOS/PRAT-UEMOA in Burkina Faso. His academic pursuits also include a Master’s (2012) in Election Management from the UNESCO Chair of Human Rights & Democracy at the University of Abomey-Calavi, further reinforcing his expertise in governance and policy-making.

Experience:

With an extensive career in public administration, PALI Essossinam has held several influential roles in Togo’s governance sector. Since 2019, he has served as the Director of Decentralization and Local Authorities, overseeing key reforms to improve local governance. His leadership extends to serving as the Head of Reform 5 for decentralization and state deconcentration under the Government Roadmap 2020-2025. Additionally, he has played a pivotal role in projects such as the Development and Implementation of Municipal Development Plans in 10 Pilot Municipalities. He has been actively involved in financial oversight, serving as the President of the Budget Review Commission for Local Governments and a Board Member of the Millennium Challenge Account Implementation Agency (OMCA-Togo). His experience reflects a strong commitment to improving financial mechanisms and governance structures for local governments.

Research Interest:

PALI Essossinam’s research interests primarily revolve around public finance, decentralization strategies, local governance, and financial engineering for sustainable development. His doctoral research explores how decentralization financing can enhance territorial attractiveness, focusing on innovative financial models to support local governments. His work also delves into institutional financial relations between the state and local entities, the impact of governance structures on economic growth, and strategies for optimizing financial resources at municipal levels. Additionally, his expertise extends to election management, studying financial policies related to democratic governance and electoral transparency.

Awards:

PALI Essossinam has been recognized for his contributions to governance and decentralization initiatives. His accolades include:

Excellence in Public Administration Award (2021) for his role in enhancing local government finance and decentralization strategies.
Best Policy Implementation Leader (2022) for successfully integrating financial decentralization mechanisms in Togo’s municipal governance.
Strategic Governance and Financial Engineering Award (2023) for his innovative work in local government budget planning and financial sustainability.
Outstanding Leadership in Decentralization Reform (2023) for his efforts in policy advocacy and reform execution.

Publication:

Determinants of the Financing Mechanisms of Decentralization in Togo

Conclusion:

Mr. PALI Essossinam is a highly accomplished expert in financial engineering, decentralization, and public administration. His academic background, extensive experience in local governance, and innovative research contributions make him a strong candidate for the Financial Engineering Excellence Award. His work in optimizing municipal budgets, enhancing financial strategies for local governments, and implementing decentralization policies has had a profound impact on governance structures. Through his leadership roles, research initiatives, and professional certifications, he continues to drive reforms that improve financial autonomy and sustainable development. His expertise in governance and financial management makes him a key figure in advancing local economic policies and municipal finance strategies.

Prof Dr. Ahmed Ghezal | Stochastic Volatility Modeling | Excellence in Research

Prof Dr. Ahmed Ghezal, Department of Mathematics, Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center of Mila, Algeria

Ahmed Ghezal, born on September 21, 1987, in Ain M’lila, Algeria, is a Teaching Researcher holding a University Habilitation in Applied Statistics (May 2018) from USTHB and a Ph.D. in Mathematics specializing in Applied Statistics (May 2015) from UMC. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Mathematics in Probability and Statistics (January 2012) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with a focus on Probability and Statistics (June 2009) from UMC. Ahmed has been an Associate Professor Class A at Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center-Mila since May 2018, focusing on studying the probabilistic and statistical properties of linear and nonlinear time series models. His research interests encompass causality and invertibility, autocorrelation structure, higher-order moments, estimation methods, and asymptotic properties of estimators in time series models. 📊

🎓 Education:

Completed his University Habilitation in Applied Statistics from USTHB (May 2018), focusing on Markovian and periodic regime change time series models. Prior to this, he earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics with a specialization in Applied Statistics from UMC (May 2015), where his research delved into asymptotic statistics in Markov-switching bilinear regime change models. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Probability and Statistics (2012) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from UMC.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience:

Currently serving as Associate Professor Class A at Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center-Mila since 2018, and previously as Associate Professor Class B from 2015. He started his academic career as an Assistant Professor at the same university in 2012. Ahmed’s secondary education took place at Chihani Bachir High School in Teleghma, Mila.