Abubakarr Benson
Civil Rights Activist, Campaigner For Good Governance, and Youth Advocate in Sierra Leone
Abubakarr Benson is a researcher in public finance and development economics at the Department of Economics and Commerce, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. His research focuses on public debt sustainability, fiscal space, fiscal policy, and the structure of national budgets in developing economies, with particular attention to Sierra Leone and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Beyond academic research, Benson is actively engaged in civil society work related to economic governance and development policy. He contributes to public discussions on fiscal accountability, economic policy, and sustainable development in Sierra Leone, advocating for responsible public finance management and development-oriented fiscal reforms.
His work bridges academic research and public policy debates, with the aim of promoting evidence-based decision-making and strengthening economic governance in developing economies. His broader research interest lies in understanding how fiscal policy and public financial management can support sustainable economic development and institutional accountability in low-income countries.