He is a Human Geographer. Currently he is a Senior Research Fellow and the Head of Statistics and Survey Division at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana. He attained his PhD in Human Geography and MSc in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Hull, UK, in 2007 and 2003 respectively.

Ernest Aryeetey is the Secretary-General of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana.

Ms. Rashmi Pillai is Wave’s Group Head of Public Policy. She is a global leader with 17+ years of experience in impact investing, digital financial services, inclusive and competitive financial markets policy and regulation—across Africa and South Asia.