FavourChidiebere
Policy Research & Communication Analyst
"Turning complex economic data into clarity that moves policy and people."
Policy Research & Communication Analyst
"Turning complex economic data into clarity that moves policy and people."
Who I Am
"A world where economic research drives genuine, lasting change. That is what I work toward."
Favour Chidiebere is a policy researcher and communicator at the intersection of data science, econometrics, and international development, specialising in quantitative frameworks that drive evidence-based governance and sustainable economic transformation.
With technical expertise in R, Stata, SQL, and advanced spreadsheets, her work spans national policy challenges and multi-country development research across West Africa.
An award-winning communicator, she translates complex macroeconomic datasets into actionable narratives on regional integration, global tensions, education, and gender equity. Her conviction: excellent research only achieves its potential when it is clearly, and effectively communicated.
Research & Analysis
Favour's research spans macroeconomic measurement, education, health, inclusion, and sustainable development, always with a focus on practical policy implications for emerging economies.
Labour Markets · AI · Gender
Investigating the present and future impact of Artificial Intelligence on the labour market outcomes of African women across countries and occupations.
Education · Conflict · Innovation
Supporting research on scaling up educational innovation in emergency- and conflict-affected areas of Borno State, Nigeria.
Health · Maternal Outcomes
Examining the impact of IVF and donor sperm on maternal health risks during pregnancy, bridging reproductive health and development economics.
Institutions · Economic Growth · Africa
Co-authored paper examining how corruption and institutional quality variables impact economic growth across selected Sub-Saharan African countries.
Macroeconomics · Nigeria
Analysing the transmission channels through which geopolitical shocks in the Middle East filter into Nigeria's oil revenues, exchange rate, and macroeconomic stability.
Macroeconomics · Outlook
A forward-looking assessment of Nigeria's growth trajectory, fiscal pressures, and reform agenda heading into 2026, with actionable implications for policy and investment.
Media & Podcast
Favour co-hosts Macro Matters Africa, a podcast series breaking down macroeconomic policies and their real impact on the average Nigerian. She also produces Economic Update videos offering sharp, timely snapshots of the economy across months and quarters.
September 2025 · Abuja
Presented at the 66th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Kado, Abuja. September 8–11, 2025.
April 2025 · Virtual & Nsukka
Presented at the CBN Centre for Economics and Finance, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and at the CoSuDAf virtual international conference, April 2025.
Rigorous empirical analysis of macroeconomic, education, health, and gender data, synthesising complex evidence into actionable insights for governments, institutions, and civil society.
Statistical modelling and econometric analysis using R, Stata, SQL, and advanced spreadsheets, surfacing patterns and grounding economic arguments in robust, reproducible evidence.
Translating dense policy evidence into clear, compelling narratives through writing, briefings, video, and live event hosting for both specialist and general audiences.
Critical evaluation of fiscal, monetary, and developmental policy, from design to implementation review, with a focus on real-world outcomes across the African economic landscape.
Multi-country research experience across West Africa on regional integration, gender equity, education systems, and sustainable economic transformation.
Authoring research papers, policy briefs, and accessible economic commentary, combining academic rigour with readability to move both specialists and the public.
Get in Touch
Favour is open to research collaborations, speaking engagements, and policy brief commissions. Get in touch.