HLS
CID PhD Affiliate, Concentrations in International Trade and Development & Economic Integration
My primary research interests lie at the intersection of economic development, international trade, regional integration, and persistent inequality. My current S.J.D. research, focusing on Continental Governance and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), directly addresses the complex legal and political economy challenges of establishing a cohesive regional market. This work builds upon my foundational study of Law and Economic Development (LL.M. Dissertation on extractive industries and property rights) and is informed by extensive coursework on Global Law and Governance, and Law & Inequality. I am particularly keen on exploring how international trade and monetary policy impact distributive justice, the dynamics of nearshoring and informality in economic growth, and designing inclusive governance frameworks, as evidenced by my publications on the AfCFTA's Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade.