Work & Research

Publications, Presentations, Testimony, Conferences

Explore Dr. Abdinur’s academic contributions, policy work, and professional engagements that shape economic development in Somalia and beyond.

Publications

25+ Research Publications

Digital Financial Inclusion in Somalia: A Comprehensive Analysis

Journal of African Economic Development | 2024

This study examines the impact of mobile money on financial inclusion in Somalia, analyzing transaction patterns, user demographics, and economic outcomes.

Citations: 45 | Downloads: 1,200 | Impact Factor: 3.2

Monetary Policy and Economic Growth in Post-Conflict Economies

International Economic Review | 2023

An empirical analysis of monetary policy effectiveness in post-conflict economies, with specific focus on Somalia’s economic recovery.

Citations: 32 | Downloads: 890 | Impact Factor: 4.1

Mobile Money and SME Performance in East Africa

African Development Review | 2023

Investigates the relationship between mobile money adoption and small business performance across East African countries.

Citations: 28 | Downloads: 750 | Impact Factor: 2.8

Climate Change and Agricultural Productivity in Somalia

Environmental Economics and Policy Studies | 2022

Analyzes the economic impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Somalia, offering adaptation strategies.

Citations: 19 | Downloads: 650 | Impact Factor: 2.5

Financial Sector Development in Fragile States

World Development | 2022

Examines financial sector development challenges and opportunities in fragile and conflict-affected states.

Citations: 35 | Downloads: 920 | Impact Factor: 3.8

Remittances and Economic Growth in Somalia

Journal of Development Studies | 2021

Investigates the role of remittances in supporting economic growth and development in Somalia.

Citations: 42 | Downloads: 1,100 | Impact Factor: 2.9

Presentations

15+ Keynote Presentations & Seminars

The Future of Digital Finance in Africa

FinTech Africa Summit 2024

Keynote address on digital financial transformation

Economic Policy for Development

SIMAD University Seminar | 2024

Academic presentation on sustainable policies

Mobile Money Regulation Framework

Central Bank of Somalia | 2023

Policy presentation on regulation

Digital Transformation in East Africa

African Development Bank | 2023

Workshop on digital transformation

Post-Conflict Economic Recovery

World Bank Forum | 2023

Panel discussion on recovery strategies

Somalia Economic Summit Keynote

Mogadishu, Somalia | 2023

Keynote on economic development

Testimony

8+ Expert Testimonies & Policy Recommendations

Economic Impact of Currency Reform in Somalia

Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs | 2024

Expert testimony on the economic implications of introducing a new national currency, including inflation control measures and monetary policy recommendations.

Financial Inclusion and Economic Development

Ministry of Finance | 2023

Policy recommendations on enhancing financial inclusion through mobile money and digital banking services to support economic growth.

Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

Ministry of Environment | 2023

Expert recommendations on economic adaptation strategies for climate change impacts on agricultural productivity.

SME Development and Job Creation

Ministry of Commerce | 2022

Policy recommendations for supporting small and medium enterprises to create employment opportunities.

Conferences

12+ International Conferences & Workshops

African Economic Research Consortium

Nairobi, Kenya | 2024

Panel discussion on digital finance

World Bank Development Forum

Washington DC, USA | 2023

Workshop on post-conflict reconstruction

Somalia Economic Summit

Mogadishu, Somalia | 2023

Keynote on economic development

IMF Annual Meetings

Marrakech, Morocco | 2023

Side event on African economies

African Development Bank Annual Meetings

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt | 2022

Panel on financial inclusion

Oxford University Workshop

Oxford, UK | 2022

Academic workshop on development