About Me

Learn more about my background, expertise, and professional journey

PETER YAKOBE

I am a dedicated economist and development practitioner with over 15 years of experience working across various African countries. My work focuses on empowering organizations and individuals through economic development strategies and strategic guidance.

With expertise in macroeconomic analysis, policy development, and strategic planning, I have helped numerous organizations implement sustainable economic solutions that drive growth and development across the continent.

HISTORY IN DATES

Education & Qualifications

Ph.D. (Pending)

Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Community Leadership with Business

African Bible University of Uganda
2009-2013

Masters degree Applied Economics

Texas Tech University, USA
2022-2024

Masters degree in International Development Management

University of Bradford, UK
2019-2020

The driving force behind my work in development economics

I witnessed first-hand the complex intersection of poverty, youth unemployment, and policy failure. I saw communities with abundant talent and potential but constrained by systems that weren't designed to unlock their productivity or dignity.
10+
NGO Partners
50K+
Individuals Impacted
5+
Governments
150+
Businesses Helped

Testimonials

  • Peter is undoubtedly one of Africa's brightest young leaders with the passion to solve Malawi's problems.
    Maia Donohue Director
    Idea Hub Accelerator, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, USA
    Peter combines visionary thinking, technical expertise and superior project management to create realistic development solutions
    Daniel Dunga, Chief Executive Officer
    NICO Asset Managers, Malawi
  • I consulted with Peter in 2015 on economic development projects. He is highly dependable, accurate and an exceedingly fine young man
    Dr. Gordon Brady, Professor of Economics,
    Highpoint University, USA
    Peter has strong analytical skills and ability to tackle complex issues and concepts in a thoughtful and methodical way and relate them to concrete situations
    Professor Behrooz Morvaridi, Head of International Development
    Jarvis Web Solutions Ltd.
  • Funding Handbook is a great contribution to mankind
    Dr. Cornelius Huwa Chief Executive Officer
    African Enterprise Malawi
    Peter has inspired many organizations to up their resource mobilisation game, he is an emerging authority in development
    Fiona Ritchie, British High Commissioner
    To Malawi
  • Peter is undoubtedly one of Africa's brightest young leaders with the passion to solve Malawi's problems.
    Maia Donohue Director, Idea Hub Accelerator
    University of Wisconsin – Platteville, USA
  • Peter combines visionary thinking, technical expertise and superior project management to create realistic development solutions
    Daniel Dunga, Chief Executive Officer
    NICO Asset Managers, Malawi
  • I consulted with Peter in 2015 on economic development projects. He is highly dependable, accurate and an exceedingly fine young man
    Dr. Gordon Brady, Professor of Economics
    Highpoint University, USA
  • Peter has strong analytical skills and ability to tackle complex issues and concepts in a thoughtful and methodical way and relate them to concrete situations
    Professor Behrooz Morvaridi, Head of International Development
    University of Bradford, United Kingdom
  • Funding Handbook is a great contribution to mankind
    Dr. Cornelius Huwa Chief Executive Officer
    African Enterprise Malawi
  • Peter has inspired many organizations to up their resource mobilisation game, he is an emerging authority in development
    Fiona Ritchie, British High Commissioner
    To Malawi
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