Economist · Business Consultant · Researcher
Gabriel
Aboyadana
PhD Economics · MPhil Finance · BA Economics · LLB
Rigorous economics meets real-world business strategy.
PhD Economics · MPhil Finance · BA Economics · LLB
Rigorous economics meets real-world business strategy.
Gabriel Aboyadana is an economist, consultant, and researcher with expertise spanning multiple disciplines. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Strathclyde, an MPhil in Finance from the University of Ghana, a BA in Economics, and is currently completing an LLB at the University of London.
As Director and Economist at Aliboma Ltd, Gabriel provides strategic consultancy to businesses, charities and government agencies — local and international. His advice is grounded in data, sharpened by research, and delivered with the clarity that complex problems demand.
His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at Oxford and Oslo, and has attracted over £135,000 in competitive funding. He has taught at universities in London, Glasgow, York, Leeds, Worcester and Accra — shaping the thinking of students from every continent.
He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Certified Management and Business Educator, and a member of the Royal Economic Society, American Economic Association, and American Finance Association.
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Macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis to support strategic decisions, policy development, and market entry. Grounded in rigorous research, delivered in plain language.
Financial modelling, risk assessment, and investment analysis drawing on deep expertise in banking, monetary policy, and financial regulation.
End-to-end advisory for businesses navigating growth, restructuring, or new markets. Practical, evidence-based guidance with a clear eye on outcomes.
Research and advisory for government agencies, NGOs, and international bodies. Specialist knowledge of development economics, health, and education policy.
Commissioned research, evaluation, and data analysis for organisations that need reliable evidence to underpin decisions and demonstrate impact.
Bespoke economics and finance training for corporate teams, executive programmes, and professional development — tailored to your organisation's needs.
Ghana in 2026 is not the Ghana of 2022. Stronger fundamentals, disciplined spending, rising gold-driven FX inflows, and a transformed agricultural landscape mean external shocks now meet a far more resilient economy.
Read on LinkedIn →Ghana's 24-Hour Economy cannot succeed on financing alone. The real test is governance — the discipline, structure, and institutional design that turn bold ideas into lasting national systems.
Read on LinkedIn →We don't need foreign capital to fund this transformation. The argument for citizen equity, youth governance, and a new institutional model that matches the scale of the vision.
Read on LinkedIn →Why, despite the cedi's sharp appreciation, are prices in Ghana not falling as fast as they should? An exploration of cost stickiness and the structural realities of Ghana's price dynamics.
Read on LinkedIn →With Ghana's macroeconomy improving and inflation falling sharply, the Bank of Ghana's Monetary Policy Committee must act boldly and continue cutting interest rates to sustain the recovery.
Read on LinkedIn →The IMF has confirmed GoldBod made losses — as predicted. But does that mean GoldBod is bad? The answer requires separating policy objectives from profit expectations.
Read on LinkedIn →A look at cocoa's central role in Ghana's export economy, the structural challenges the sector faces, and what policy needs to do to protect this vital source of foreign exchange.
Read on LinkedIn →A close listen to Ghana's mid-year budget statement — what it gets right, what it misses, and what it signals about the direction of fiscal policy for the rest of the year.
Read on LinkedIn →After two years of criticism, it is only fair to acknowledge when the Bank of Ghana gets it right. A balanced assessment of monetary policy decisions and their real-world impact.
Read on LinkedIn →A follow-up to an earlier piece on the cedi's trajectory — examining what has changed, what has held, and what the data now says about Ghana's exchange rate outlook.
Read on LinkedIn →Following public commentary on Ghana's economic position, a data-driven corrective — separating narrative from evidence on growth, inflation, and the fiscal outlook.
Read on LinkedIn →A structural analysis of the forces driving cedi depreciation — and why short-term interventions cannot substitute for the deeper reforms Ghana's currency needs.
Read on LinkedIn →The IMF has reported losses from GoldBod's operations — confirming an earlier warning. But should we take this as evidence that GoldBod is bad? The answer is more nuanced than it appears.
Read on LinkedIn →Whether you're looking for economic advisory, a research collaboration, a keynote speaker, or simply want to explore whether Gabriel is the right fit for your challenge — the conversation starts here.