Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu

Director

Dr. Sa-ad Iddrisu is a distinguished economist with a PhD from Wayne State University and extensive expertise in macroeconomic and monetary policy, economic growth, and economic damage analysis.

Currently serving as Economic Advisor at Ghana’s Ministry of Finance, he provides critical fiscal and monetary policy support, drives national budget research, and represents the Ministry in both local and international forums.

Previously, as Chief Economist for the Louisiana State Government (LED), he advised governors and other state agencies, contributing to over $30 billion in new investments and significant job creation. His analytical skills utilize advanced tools such as Stata and Python to improve economic forecasting accuracy.

Dr. Iddrisu has also been a dedicated educator, teaching economics and statistics at Wayne State University and Essex County College, where he enhanced student research capabilities.

His career includes leadership in workforce training and grant management, complemented by memberships in professional economic associations such as the American Economic Association (AEA) and multiple certifications in leadership and macroeconomic diagnostics. He is recognized for combining academic rigour with practical policy impact.