Dr.Asiya Maskaeva | Marine policy | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer | The University of Dodoma | Tanzania

Asiya Maskaeva, PhD in Economics, is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Dodoma in Tanzania. She serves as a PEP Research Fellow and UNECA Blue Economy expert, with expertise in computable general equilibrium modelling and economic assessments. Maskaeva is an approved expert of the UNDP: GPN ExpRes Sub-Profile. With a strong background in macroeconomic modelling and economic policy analysis, she has contributed significantly to research projects across various African countries, particularly in the context of the Blue Economy and economic reforms.

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Education 🎓📖

Asiya Maskaeva completed her PhD in Economics at Penza State University of Architecture and Construction and Nizhny Novgorod Institute of Management and Business in Russia (2002-2005), with a thesis on labour mobility in the region. She holds a Graduate Engineer degree in Civil Engineering from Penza State Academy of Architecture and Construction (1997-2002), where she graduated with a GPA of 4.9/5.0. Her education also includes specialized training in CGE and GVAR modelling from prestigious institutions such as the University of Florence, European Commission Joint Research Centre, and African Economic Research Consortium.

Experience 🏢🔬

Asiya Maskaeva has over two decades of professional experience, including her current role as Senior Lecturer at the University of Dodoma since 2012. She has led numerous multidisciplinary research projects and consulted for international organizations such as the European Commission, UNECA, and UNDP. Her expertise spans economic modelling, policy analysis, and the Blue Economy. She has also served as a Research Fellow at the Partnership for Economic Policy and a consultant for various national and international bodies.

Research Interests 🔍📊

Maskaeva’s research interests include Blue Economy assessment, computable general equilibrium models, national accounting, and trade policy analysis, with a particular focus on African economies. Her work aims to address socioeconomic issues through advanced economic modelling techniques, and she has a strong interest in policy engagement and the practical application of research findings to drive economic development and sustainability.

Awards 🏅🌟

Throughout her career, Asiya Maskaeva has received recognition for her contributions to economic research and policy analysis. Her work on various international projects and her role in mentoring junior researchers have earned her accolades in the academic and professional communities.

Publications 📚🔗

1. Maskaeva A., Pierre Failer, Philippe Lalemand, Honita Cowaloosur, Jerry Mang’ena. (2024). “Socioeconomic Assessment of the Blue Economy in Tanzania using UNECA’s Blue Economy Valuation Toolkit.” Marine Policy.
2. Henseler M., Maisonnave H., Maskaeva A. (2022). “Economic impacts of COVID-19 on the tourism sector in Tanzania.” Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights.
3. Maskaeva A., Mmasa J., Msafiri M. (2020). “The Impact of Indirect Tax on Income Distribution and Poverty in Tanzania.” Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics.
4. Maskaeva A., Mmasa J., Lema N., Msafiri M. (2019). “Tax Instruments For Tanzania’s Industrialization Growth.” The European Proceedings of Social & Behavioural Science.
5. Maskaeva A., Patturi Y. (2018). “Russia and Tanzania: Bilateral Trade Relation Analysis.” The European Proceedings of Social & Behavioural Science.
6. Maskaeva A., Macha R. (2015). “Optimization of Taxation in Export and Import Transactions of Russia.” International Journal in Management and Social Science, 03(01), 41-50.
7. Maskaeva A., Lema N. (2013). “Features and Development of Labour Migration in European Countries.” Scientific Theory and Applied Journal ‘Bulletin of the Institute of Economics and Management NovSU’. Russia, Veliky Novgorod. Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, 4, 123-126.