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Jeffrey Craig Fine
16 Garand Place, Ottawa Canada K1H 8M1Tel: (613) 526 4258 / (613) 371 1243Email: [email protected]
Nationality: Canadian
Education:
MPhil Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science
BA (Hon) Economics and Political Science, University of Toronto
Languages
Reading Speaking WritingEnglish Mother tongueFrench Good Good Basic
Profile
Economist/social scientist engaged in the design, management and assessment of development policies, programs and projects.
Extensive experience in various facets of higher education including policy and program design, program management, program and project appraisals, capacity development, research, and grants management
Design and implementation of major networks in higher education and research (Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern and Southern Africa, Latin America, and South East Asia
Design and management of major programs in Nepal and Sub-Saharan Africa
Sector expertise in agriculture and agribusiness; private sector and enterprise development; health; regional integration; social policy; economic policy
Clients have included World Bank, DFID, SIDA, CIDA, Rockefeller Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, USAID, IFPRI, IDRC, and Global Business Schools Network, British Council
Present position
Consultant, Telepraxis Inc., Ottawa Canada
Professional experience:
Date Location Sector(s) Agency and Reference Projects
2016 Rwanda AgricultureCapacity strengthening
Adam Smith InternationalTim Ash Vie
Leader of inception stage of DFID financed Technical Assistance Facility for Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. Components covered climate change, environmental safeguards, nutrition, women's livelihoods, project management system, and capacity building for program development and policy
2015-16 Zambia Economic growthAgricultureAgribusinessHealth
British CouncilStephen Terravecchia
Scoping studies to identify entry points for Zambia Accountability Programme
Economic growth with particular reference to agriculture (maize marketing, food security, horticulture, agribusiness)
Health systems strengthening (information system, program coordination, decentralisation)
2015 Nigeria Economic growthInfrastructure financing
Adam Smith InternationalMatt Uzzell
Studies for DFID financed Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility with particular reference to
Urban development, corridor development and strategic investment in transport
Federal investment in economic infrastructure
2010-14 Nepal Private financing of economic infrastructureInclusive growthAgribusiness
Adam Smith InternationalBen Fetton
Director, Nepal Centre for Inclusive GrowthLead role in preparing inception reportDirector (2011 to 2014) with major concrete results:Private investment in mega hydro projectsDevelopment of agency (Investment Board of Nepal) managing public
Date Location Sector(s) Agency and Reference Projects
Public administrationGovernance
private partnerships in economic infrastructureRedesign and implementation of signature programme for senior executives for the Nepal Administrative Staff CollegeIdentification of opportunities and modalities for developing non-traditional forestry and agricultural productsInnovative approaches for community level development of financially sustainable economic infrastructure
2011 Sub Saharan Africa
Higher education World BankPeter Materu
Documentation and in-depth analysis of regional networks engaged in research and post-graduate education
2010-11 Sub-Saharan Africa
Higher education Rockefeller FoundationJoyce Moock
Design of post-graduate diploma in agribusiness, including costing and financing strategy
2010-12 Sub-Saharan Africa
Higher educationGovernance
British CouncilDr. Naomi Alboim
Initial conceptualisation and design of the Partnership for Social Governance and Research (PASGR)
2010-11 Eastern and Southern Africa
Higher education IFPRI and Rockefeller FoundationDr. Akin AdesinaRajul Pandya Lorch
Design of collaborative masters programme for agricultural and applied economics
2010 Vietnam LaosCambodia
GovernanceEconomic Research
World BankMustapha Nabli
Study of think tanks and public sector agencies capacities to undertake economic policy research
2010 Kenya Management education
IFCGuy Pfefferman
External evaluation of IFC financed support for improving business education
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Date Location Sector(s) Agency and Reference Projects
2009 Nigeria Higher education MacArthur FoundationDr. Kole Shettima
Mid term evaluation of ten year program for strengthening Nigeria universities and revising national policy on higher education
2009-10 Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, SE Asia
Economic research Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP)Dr. Mustapha Nabli
External evaluation of network's third phase including poverty measurement, community based assessments, and economic policy research
2009-10 Rwanda Science and Technology Policy
Adam Smith InternationalJohn Moore
Landscaping of science, technology and innovation. Preparation of proposal for establishment and financing of national commission
2008 Botswana Higher education World University Service CanadaPiotr Dutkiewicz
Strategic planning and costing of proposed Botswana International University of Science and Technology
2007-08 Kenya Nigeria and Senegal
Management education
Management Education and Research ConsortiumGuy Pfefferman
Study of role of African business schools in health care management (for the Gates Foundation)
2007 Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria
Management education
IFCGuy Pfefferman
External evaluation of IFC financed Global Business School Network with particular reference to pedagogy, links to private sector, and entrepreneurship
2006-07 West Africa Regional Integration Cowater International Design and implementation of program budgeting and monitoring system
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Date Location Sector(s) Agency and Reference Projects
Peter Houliston for ECOWAS Commission
2006 Tanzania Higher education World BankMichael Crawford
Assessment of multi-year Bank loan for higher education
2006 Global Higher education IFPRIRajul Pandya Lorch
Feasibility Study of Proposed Global Open Food and Agricultural University (GO-FAU)
2005-08 Sub-Saharan African
Higher education Partnership for Higher Education in AfricaDr. Joyce Moock
Series of major studies of networks in disciplines and fields of professional practice engaged in research and postgraduate education. Design of intervention for Partnership
2005 Tanzania Education CIDADr. Mick Foster
Leadership of team conducting external assessment of financial and administrative arrangements for multi-year education sector programme
2004 Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Health AgricultureEducation
Rockefeller Foundation Analysis of potential role of triangular partnerships of voluntary sector, private sector and government in fostering innovation approaches for expanding access and improving quality
2004 UgandaKenya
AgricultureAgribusiness
Rockefeller Foundation Analyses of markets for grains, seeds and processed products. Analysis of business support services for agriculture and agri-business
2004 Uganda Health Rockefeller Foundation Studies and design of interventions for cost-effective rollout of interventions directed at HIV/AIDS and associated opportunistic diseases
2002-04 Eastern and Southern
Higher education IFPRI and Rockefeller Foundation
Design of Collaborative Masters Programme in Agricultural and Applied Economics for Eastern and Southern Africa
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Date Location Sector(s) Agency and Reference Projects
Africa Rajul Pandya Lorch
2002-03 Eastern and Southern Africa
Higher education Rockefeller FoundationDr. Joyce Moock
External Evaluation of the Universities Science, Humanities, Law and Engineering Partnerships (USHEPiA) program
2002-03 Global Higher Education International Food Policy Research InstituteRajul Pandya Lorch
Preparation of business strategy and plan for proposed Global Open Food and Agricultural University
2002 Uganda Higher education World Bank National policy for higher education in context of global trends, with particular reference to system governance and financing
2001-07 Nigeria Governance
Economic Policy
Private Sector Development
Trade Policy
CIDA, Forum of FederationJuan Antonio Zapata
DFID, World Bank
World Bank/IFC
USAID
Analysis of institutions, processes, policies and competence requirements relating to revenue assignment, inter-governmental transfers and service delivery
Studies for preparation of DFID Shared Growth Programme and joint Country Economic Memorandum
Macroeconomic and trade policy studies for preparation of Private Sector Assessment Studies of policy, instruments, regulations and programmes for upcoming USAID program.
2001 Mozambique Economic Growth CIDA Field study of Zambezi Valley to identify prospects for integrated area development
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Date Location Sector(s) Agency and Reference Projects
2000 West Africa Economic ResearchCapacity Strengthening
IDRC Advisor to Secretariat for Institutional Support for Economic Research in Africa with particular reference to institutional planning, financial management and outreach activities
2000 Russia Economic researchCapacity strengthening
Asia Foundation External evaluation of Economics Education and Research Consortium
1999 Global TradeRegional integration
CIDA Assessment of CIDA support promoting trade and regional integration
1999 Sub-Saharan Africa
EducationPrimary Health CareSocial Protection
World Bank Major study identifying needs and potential interventions with particular reference to basic education, primary health care and social protection
1998 Sub-Saharan Africa
Economic policy USAID External evaluation of EAGER program supporting policy reform and private sector development in 8 countries
1998 Sub-Saharan Africa
Human Development CIDA Background study toward formulating CIDA strategy for region
1997 Sub-Saharan Africa
Private Sector Development
IDRC Studies into strengthening of locally sourced support services to business
1995 1998
Ivory CoastGuinea
Education World Bank Economic appraisal of proposed loans for education
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Date Location Sector(s) Agency and Reference Projects
2001 Senegal
1994-2000
South Africa Economic Development Regional DevelopmentRegional IntegrationCapacity StrengtheningGovernance
CIDA, IDRC Design and subsequently technical adviser to Trade and Industrial Policy Secretariat (TIPS) providing statistical, analytical and research support to SA Department of Trade and IndustryDesign of CIDA program for promoting private investment in economic infrastructure through SADC Bankers AssociationTechnical support to SA Department of Finance section responsible for Trade and Finance portfolio of SADCTechnical advice to CIDA development of multi-year assistance program for Southern Africa
1994 Russia Economic researchCapacity strengthening
Asia Foundation Design of Economics Education and Research Consortium strengthening research and post-graduate education
1988-94 Sub-Saharan Africa
Economic policyCapacity strengtheningHigher education
Rockefeller Foundation Executive Director
Design and implementation of African Economic Research Consortium supporting graduate education, economic research, and policy outreach
1979-88 Global Economic researchCapacity strengthening
International Development Research Centre of Canada
Senior Program Officer, Economic Policy Program
Establishment and management of major economic research networks in
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Date Location Sector(s) Agency and Reference Projects
Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, East and Southeast AsiaPreparation and management of over 25 economic research projects in East and South East Asia, Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, West Africa, East Africa, and Southern AfricaManagement of macroeconomic research network for Eastern and Southern Africa
1970-74 Kenya Education Ministry of Finance Budget and Development Officer
Drafting of education and training chapters of 1974/78 Development PlanEconomic analysis of annual budget for educationDesign of major training scheme for Kenyan economists and planners
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References
Professor Paul CollierUniversity of Oxford
Professor Benno NduluGovernor, Bank of Tanzania
Professor Mthuli NcubeVice President, African Development Bank
Ben FettonAdam Smith International
Dr. Joyce MoockFormer Vice President, Rockefeller Foundation
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Publications and Presentations
Academic Links Between Canada and Africa in Canada-Africa Relations CIGI Waterloo (co-authored with Peter Szyszlo
Developing Nepal's Hydro Power Resources: Negotiation of the Project Development Agreement for the Upper Karnali Dam (A Case Study)
Investing in STI in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from Collaborative Initiatives in Research and Higher www1.worldbank.org/hdnetwork/External/ed/JFine.htm
Network Study: Presentation of Preliminary Findings to Partnership for Higher Education in Africa (Bellagio, Italy, September 2005)
The Hitchhikers Guide to Capacity Building. Presentation to the CEU Conference on Scaling Up The Success Of Capacity Building In Economic Education And Research. Budapest June 14 – 15, 2005
Thoughts on Way Forward: Presentation to GIMPA – IFC/GBSN Meeting of African Business School Deans/Directors Accra (March 2005)
Networks for Research and Learning: A Strategic Approach to Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa Report commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation and the US Social Sciences Research Council (Presentation in Bellagio Italy, July 1997)
Regional Integration in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Dead End or a Fresh Start? Joint paper with S. Yeo, Centre for Economic Policy Research. London (Chapter in Trade Liberalisation and Regional Integration Collier, P., Ndulu, B. and Oyejide, A. (Ed.) Macmillan. London. (1997)
The AERC Experience: An Essay on Research and Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa Commissioned Paper for Swedish International Development Agency. (August 1995)
Sub-Saharan Africa: Its Prospects for Growth Commissioned paper for OECD Development Centre Conference on Future Growth Prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa. Paris. September 30 and October 1 1994
Ph.D. Training in Economics in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons and Prospects East African Educational Publications Ltd. April 1994. (Introductory chapter and joint editorship with A. Drabek and W. Lyakurwa)
Professionals and Professionalism in Sub-Saharan Africa. Paper presented to International Centre for Economic Growth Conference. Nairobi. May 1992
Graduate Training in Economics. AERC Special Paper No. 9. 1990
Consultant Reports
Strengthening Health Governance in Zambia: ZAP Facilitated Interventions (Dec 2015)
Zambia Accountability Programme: Proposed Interventions on Inclusive Growth Issues (Aug 2015)
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Basin Development: Exploiting Opportunities Created by Mega Hydro Investment in Nepal (Nov 2014)
World Bank Support for Regional Post-Graduate Education and Research Initiatives and Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa (with Johann Mouton (June 2011
Inception Report: Nepal Centre for Inclusive Growth (June 2010)
Establishment of a Rwandan National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (April 2009)
Business Schools and Health Care Management Training: A Strategic Perspective (February 2009)
Promoting STI in Sub-Saharan Africa through Collaborative Initiatives: Rationale, Lessons Learned and Future Promise (February 2008)
Report on Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria (January 2008)
IFC Global Business School Network: Evaluation of Four African Pilot Projects (October 2007)
Case Writing and Teaching in Kenyan Business Schools: An External Evaluation (August 2007)
Financing STI in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from Collaborative Initiatives in Research and Higher Education (May 2007)
The Global Open Food and Agriculture University: Business Plan (April 2007)
Partnership for Higher Education in Africa Support for Collaboration in Research and Post-Graduate Education: Findings and Recommendations (August 2006)
Assessment of MacArthur Foundation Support to Nigerian Universities (November 2005)
Strategic Management of HIV/AIDS in Uganda: A Project Proposal (April 2005)
Overview Of Business Management Assistance & Linkage Strategies: East African Experiences (with Professor R. Christie)
Report of External Evaluation of the University Science, Humanities and Engineering Partnerships in Africa (December 2003)
Plan for Collaborative MSc Programme in Agricultural and Applied Economics for Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (January 2004)
Strategic Partnerships for E-Business in Uganda: Findings and Recommendations (Dec 2001)
Strategic Partnerships: Their Potential Application in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe (Dec 2001)
The Policy Research Business in Africa: Issues for Strategic Planning (July 2001)
Issues in Harmonising the Structure of Protection in ECOWAS (Presentation to ECOWAS Meeting on Regional Integration (Abuja, July 2001)
Proposed National Framework for Trade and Commercial Policy in Nigeria (June 2001
Implementing Trade Policy in Nigeria: Findings and Recommendations (May 2001)
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Redesigning Ugandan Higher Education Policy in a Global Context (May 2001)
Proposed National Framework for Trade and Competitiveness Policy: Nigeria (July 2001)
Policy Research Institutions: Functions and Opportunities (PowerPoint Presentation) (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, May 2001)
Trade and Industrial Policy Secretariat (TIPS), South Africa: Report of an External Evaluation (with Prof. J. Dirck Stryker) (March 31, 2001)
IDRC Program Initiative for Trade Employment and Competitiveness: Report of an External Evaluation (Editor and co-author) (IDRC, March 2001)
Strengthening the Zambezi Valley Authority (GPZ): Report of a Project Identification Mission (CIDA, February 2001)
The Policy Research Business (IDRC, July 2000)
“Economic Conditions Bearing on Private Sector Development” chapter of Private Sector Assessment: Nigeria” (with G. Nzekwu) (World Bank, November 2000)
“Trade Policy” chapter of “Private Sector Assessment: Nigeria” (World Bank, November 2000)
Canadian Facility for Growth and Poverty Reduction: Proposal Prepared for CIDA and the IDRC (August 2000)
The Promise of E-Commerce for Africans: Presentation to Africa Direct Conference of the UNECA (with Jacques Rostenne, May 2000)
Strengthening Capacities in Support of Public Private Partnerships within SADC (March 2000)
The Russian Economics Education and Research Consortium: Mid-Term Evaluation (The Eurasia Foundation) (February 2000)
Canadian Support for Private Sector Development: Trade and Regional Integration (February 2000)
Connectivity and Commerce: Accelerating Diffusion of the Internet in Uganda and Tanzania (with Jacques Rostenne) (September 1999)
Multilateral Debt Relief Fund: Tanzania; Assessment of Possible Canadian Participation (August 1999)
Africa in the Twenty First Century: Human Development (Paper commissioned by World Bank) (June 1999)
Appraisal of the Tanzania Education Sector Development Programme: Report of the Financial Planning and Management Sub-Group (joint) (April 1999)
Evaluation of the USAID EAGER Project for Economic Policy Research (with A. Bachelder) (USAID) (January 1999)
Networks for Research and Graduate Education in Africa (with H. Mekour, G. Odamtten, and W. Omole) (September 1998)
Connectivity Commerce and Growth: Uganda and Tanzania (with J. Rostenne) (June 1998)
Proposed CIDA Interventions to Promote Private Investment in Southern Africa (Mar. 1998)
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Promoting Private Investment in Southern Africa (Dec. 1997)
Economic Analysis of the Education Sector in Guinée (April 1998)
Note on Higher Education Reform in the Côte d’Ivoire (Feb. 1998)
Strengthening Economics Training in South Africa (July 1997) (with Stephen Yeo)
Future Directions for Research into Trade Policy and Industrialisation in Sub-Saharan Africa (July 1997)
Economic Evaluation of Education Reform Program for the Ivory Coast (May 1997)
The ACACIA Initiative: Informatics and Human Resource Development (December 1996)
Réseau de Recherche sur les Politiques Industrielles: An External Evaluation of Phases I and II (November 1996)
Doctoral Education in Economics for Sub-Saharan Africa: Cost and Financing Strategy (November 1996)
Private Investment and Development of the SADC Region: Studies of Foreign Direct Investment, Portfolio Investment and Development Finance (June 1996)
A Collaborative Program for Doctoral Education in Economics in Sub-Saharan Africa (May 1996)
Senegal Higher Education Project: Economic Analysis April 1996
IDRC: Revenue Diversification: A Strategic Business Plan for the Southern Africa Regional Office July 1996
Southern Africa: Economic Development to 2015 Final report. November 1995
Strengthening Trade and Industrial Policy Analysis and Research in South Africa Final Report. December 1995
Consortium for Supporting Research and Training in Economics in Russia and the Ukraine Final Report. September 1995
Utilising African Professionals in Consulting. Final Report. Phase I. June 1995
Strengthening Capacity for Science Based Development in Africa Final Report January 1995
Southern Africa: A Development Strategy for Canada Final Report January 1995
An Evaluation of Swedish Support for Cooperation in Economics Education Final Report September 1994
Post Degree Business Education in Sub-Saharan Africa August 1994
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