Emmanuel Nnadozie is a Nigerian educator, economist, professor, entrepreneur, and author. His work focuses on economic development in Africa and globally. He is currently Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and formerly served as Chief Economist & Director, Economic Development & NEPAD Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
Early Career & Academia
- 1989–2004: Professor of Economics, Truman State University (Kirksville, Missouri)
- Founded & directed the McNair Scholars Program (1992 federal grant)
- Co‑founder & Faculty Advisor, African Students Association
- Fellowship: Research Fellow, University of Oxford
- Visiting Professorship: University of North Carolina–Charlotte
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
As Chief Economist/Director he:
- Advised the Executive Secretary on Africa’s development agenda
- Coordinated UN system‑wide support to African Union, NEPAD, APRM, RECs
- Oversaw flagship reports:
- Economic Report on Africa (ERA)
- African MDG & LDC Reports
- Report on Financing for Development
- Edited the annual African Economic Outlook
Publications
- African Economic Development (1st ed. 2003; 2nd ed. 2019)
- African Culture & American Business in Africa (1998)
- Chad: A Nation in Search of Its Future (with Mario Azevedo, 1997)
- Oil & Socioeconomic Crisis in Nigeria (1995; earlier edition 1980)
- Articles in Journal of African Finance and Economic Development (2001, with Sa‑Aadu & Diery Seck)
- Nigeria Politics Challenges Christian Unity (1992)
Awards & Affiliations
- Outstanding Black Missourian Award (for contributions to Black education)
- Honor societies: Pi Delta Phi • Phi Kappa Phi • Omicron Delta Kappa