Hi, I’m
Omar Ali Basha
Policy Advisor
Mogadishu,BN
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Office of, Prime Minister
Policy Advisor
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Lead the design and development of economic and social policies aligned with national development objectives
- Conduct policy impact assessments to ensure alignment with national economic goals and the needs of citizens
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including ministries, international organizations, and private sector representatives, to design inclusive and sustainable economic reforms
- Provide technical advice on priority issues, including economic diversification, job creation, and human capital development
- Contribute to the preparation and implementation of national strategic plans and frameworks.
Ministry of Commerce
Technical Advisor
01.2018 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Designed and implemented key policies, including: o Trade Policy: Focused on enhancing market access, reducing trade barriers, and promoting exports
- O Industrial Policy: Developed strategies for industrialization and diversification of the economy
- O Investment Policy: Improved the regulatory framework to attract foreign direct investment (FDI)
- O SME Policy: Established programs to support small and medium enterprises as drivers of growth and innovation
- O Legislation: Drafted and contributed to developing the Company Law to modernize the business environment
- Advised on trade agreements and their potential economic impacts, ensuring national and international standards alignment
- Conducted capacity-building workshops for ministry staff to improve their understanding of economic principles and policymaking.
Mogadishu University/Institute of Somali Studies ISOS
Researcher and Lecturer
01.2014 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Conduct macroeconomics, trade, and development economics research, focusing on solutions to address economic inequalities and promote sustainable growth
- Publish articles and papers in national and international journals, contributing to the academic and professional discourse on economic reform
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in economics, mentoring future economists and policy leaders
- Design academic curricula to align with the latest economic theory and practice developments.
Education
Om Durman University
Master’s Degree from Economics
2020
University Overview
Om Durman University
Bachelor’s Degree from Economics
2014
University Overview
Skills
- Omar Ali Basha
- Position: Policy Advisor, Office of the Prime Minister
- Specialization: Economic and Social Policy Development
- Experience: Economist, Researcher, Consultant, and Lecturer in Economics
- Professional Summary
- As a dedicated economist and policy advisor in the Office of the Prime Minister, I specialize in
- Shaping and developing economic and social policies to drive national growth and improve the
- Population's welfare My career has been defined by a multidisciplinary approach to monetary policy
- Combining theoretical expertise with practical application to address complex challenges I possess
- Substantial experience in public sector consulting, policy formulation, research, and academia, with a
- Strong track record in developing strategies that align with national priorities and global economic
- Trends I have a proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders across government, academia, and
- Industry As such, I contribute to evidence-based policymaking that fosters sustainable economic
- Development, strengthens institutional capacity, and promotes social cohesion
- Key Areas of Expertise
- Economic Policy Design and Analysis
- Social Policy Development
- Trade and Industrial Policy
- Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Policy
- Investment and Business Environment Reform
- Legislative Development (Economic Laws and Regulations)
- Economic Research and Capacity Building
- Academic Instruction and Curriculum Design
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Successfully formulated and implemented trade, industrial, and SME policies that contributed to improved economic performance in collaboration with the Ministry of
- Commerce and Industry
- Drafted comprehensive economic legislation, including Company Law, to modernize regulatory frameworks
- Played a central role in designing national policies under the Office of the Prime Minister, emphasizing inclusive economic growth and social development
- Authored impactful research and policy papers addressing economic challenges in developing countries
- Delivered expert lectures and presentations on economic policy at national and international forums.
Certification
Economic Modeling and Data Analysis
Policy Drafting and Implementation
Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation
Research and Report Writing
Public Speaking and Presentation
Strategic Planning and Project Management
Languages
English
Arabic
Somali
Professional Interests
Economic Development and Policy Innovation
Trade and Industrial Growth in Developing Economies
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Capacity Building in Government Institutions
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Policy Advisor
Office of, Prime Minister
01.2024 - Current
Technical Advisor
Ministry of Commerce
01.2018 - 01.2023
Researcher and Lecturer
Mogadishu University/Institute of Somali Studies ISOS
01.2014 - 01.2019
Om Durman University
Master’s Degree from Economics
Om Durman University
Bachelor’s Degree from Economics
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