Zenebe Uraguchi
Professor & DirectorCecchini Institute, Bern University of Applied Sciences
Prof. Dr. Zenebe Uraguchi is an economist and Director of the Cecchini Institute at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH-HAFL), Switzerland. His work focuses on inclusive, sustainable, and scalable development, examining how digital transformation, climate change, demographic shifts, and fragility reshape economies and development pathways. Drawing on experience across 25 countries, he advises governments and development organizations, collaborates extensively with private-sector enterprises, and serves on several boards. His forthcoming book, African Capitalisms through Evolutionary Economics, examines Africa’s diverse economic trajectories in relation to the historical development of Western Europe and the growth of East Asia, particularly Japan.