Hayford Danso

I am a  Development Economist, Corporate Banker, and Economic Research Analyst committed to impactful development.

I am a Development Economist, small Business and Development Finance analyst with extensive experience in both academic and professional settings. Currently, I serve as a Teaching and Graduate Research Assistant at New Mexico State University, where I have taught courses in Money and Banking, Macroeconomics, and Managerial Economics. In addition to my academic experience, I have 14 years of experience in the banking sector in Ghana. I have served in several managerial capacities. 

I have also contributed to various academic research projects, including an economic and infrastructure gap analysis for the Santa Teresa Economic Zone and an economic base study of counties in New Mexico State. My research has been published in several academic journals, demonstrating my ability to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to the academic community.

1. New Mexico State University (NMSU) (Aug 2022 - May 2025) Doctor of Economic Development (DED) - All but dissertation- ABD Las Cruces, NM, U.S.A 
2. University of Ghana, Legon (UG) (Aug 2017 - July 2018) MSc. Development Finance Legon - Accra, Ghana
3. Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) (Aug 2009 - July 2011) MBA. Operations Management Gangtok, Sikkim - India University of Cape Coast (UCC) (Aug 2002 - May 2006) 
4. B.Ed Mathematics and Economics-Minor Cape Coast, Ghana University of Cape Coast (UCC) (Aug 1996 -1999) Certified College and High School Teacher Cape Coast, Ghana