Curriculum Vitae Dr. Abbas Magboul

Personal Status: Family name: Magboul. First names: Abbas Mohamed Mohamed Ahmed. Date & place of birth: 26/01/1956 – Khartoum – Sudan. Marital status: Single. Religion: Muslim. Languages: Arabic and English Address: Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083. Physical address: Flat No. 52, 713 Istonia, Arcadia Street, Pretoria, South Africa - 0083. Cell Phone: (+27613614183). (+27642410918) E- mail:[email protected] Sex: Male. Nationality: Sudanese.

Positions in South Africa: 1. Research Associate at the Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa (CEEPA), University of Pretoria, South Africa. 2. Outsource and onsite translator at the Pan African Parliament, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. 3. Freelance translator at the African Court for Human and Peoples’ Rights, Arusha, Tanzania 4. Outsource translator at the African Union Advisory Board on Corruption, Arusha, Tanzania. 5. Interpreter/Translator at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Pretoria, South Africa (1 January 2014 – 31 July 2016). 6. Visiting Expert at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 7. Reviewer of papers submitted to various international journals for possible publication.

Former Positions in Sudan:: 1. Head of Department of Supporting and Continuous Studies (2006-2008), Head of Department of Information Systems (January, 2013- July, 2013), Bayan College of Science and Technology, Khartoum – Sudan. 2. Lecturer of Marketing Management – Finance & Investment – Production & Operations Management–Financial Accounting-Budgeting and Forecasting – Financial Information for Management – Industrial Management – Strategic management & Business Policy – Engineering Economics (Bayan College of Science and Technology – Khartoum - Sudan).. 3. Lecturer of Financial Information for Management (ACCA Post - graduate Program).

4. Part – time lecturer at the following institutions: (a) The Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman (Public Relations Management– Secretariat Management – Macroeconomics – Selling and Purchasing – Oumdurman, Sudan). (b) Cambridge International Centre, Khartoum, Sudan (Business Administration – Natural Resources Management). (c) Canadian College, Khartoum, Sudan (Strategic Management – International Business Behaviour, Organization Theory –Macroeconomics– Microeconomics – Marketing). (d) Upper Nile University- Centre of computer Studies, Khartoum, Sudan (Business Management – Personnel Management – Managerial Communication – Financial Management). Academic Qualifications: 1. PhD in Development Finance, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2015). 2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) – School of Management Studies – University of Khartoum (2003). 3. MSc, of Arts in (English – Arabic) Translation (Part one), Graduate College, University of Khartoum, Translation and Arabicization Unit (2002). 4. Post-graduate Diploma in Translation (English –Arabic), Graduate College University of Khartoum (1991). 5. B.Sc. in Economics, Faculty of Economic and Social Studies, University of Khartoum (1979).

Computer Course: Computer Course (Advanced Computer & Telecommunication Services Co.) on the following: 1. Introduction to PC. 2. Using Ms. Windows. 3. Using Internet. 4. Using Ms. Word. 5. Using Ms. Excel. 6. Using Ms. PowerPoint.

Training Courses: 1. Panel Data Econometrics Course- Mekelle University (Ethiopia, 23 –27/7/2012) 2. Educational Preparation Course – Staff Development Centre – University of Khartoum (22/7 –24/8/2006). 3. Workshop on Computable General Equilibrium (CGE Modeling) – Dar es Salam, Tanzania sponsored by the African Economic Research Consortium in collaboration with the World Bank (23/9 –03/10//2008). 4. Computer Networking Course – Kuala Lampur, Malaysia (2007).

Experience acquired as a Managing Director and Member of the Board of Directors at Talodi Modern Furniture Factory Company): 1. Practiced overall management of the business. 2. Followed up-to-date marketing management policies in promotion, distribution, publicity, salesmanship and advertisement. 3. Participated in setting strategies and plans of personnel/ human resource management. 4. Acquired practical experience in production and operations management in terms of (capacity planning, total quality management, maintenance and system’s reliability and work analysis & design). 5. Created and maintained good relations with individual customers and firms. 6. Conducted several business contacts with local, international and global industrial institutions, suppliers, manufacturers, agents and dealers). 7. Established and developed good relations with various local and international financial institutions. 8. Participated in the activities of several committees entitled for the development of the industrial sector in the Sudan. 9. Participated in the preparation and monitoring of the company’s budgets. 10. Acquired good managerial skills.

Experience acquired as a reporter at Sudan News Agency (SUNA): 1. Edited news reports and features in both Arabic and English languages. 2. Translated news reports and various topics from English to Arabic and vice versa. 3. Wrote essays (in both languages) on economic and social issues (Weekly Review Bulletin). 4. Conducted press coverage of conferences and meetings ( OAU Summit Conferences, UN Seminars ) as well as other occasions and events in various countries of the world (USA, UK , France , Germany, Switzerland , Denmark, Holland , Kenya , Uganda , Zimbabwe , Ethiopia , Egypt , Saudi Arabia , Libya, Syria and UAE). 5. Corrected news bulletins in both Arabic and English features. 6. Worked in teams of reporters, editors and design & production teams. 7. Acquired good interpersonal relationship skills. 8. Developed a good working knowledge of both Arabic and English languages. 9. Acquired experience in the activities of many regional and international organizations such as the UN, OAU and IGAAD. 10. Developed a good team working knowledge. 11. Interacted with colleagues from diverse countries and cultures. 12. Acquired good communication skill.

Experience acquired as a teacher: 1. Taught English language at all levels (elementary, intermediate and advanced). 2. Followed scientific methodologies of improving the students’ capabilities in writing, reading and speaking English. 3. Arranged for students’ field visits to the institutions concerned with English.

4. Acquired good teaching and presentation skills.

Other Activities: 1. Participated in Expert Group Meeting of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on “Governance in Africa”, 10 December2015. 2. Participated in Expert Group Meeting of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on “Greenlining Africa Industrialization”, 17- 18 December 2015. 3. Participated in a UNECA Consultation on “Microfinance in Africa” 12 – 25 September 2015. 4. Present a paper titled “Determinants of Small-Scale Business Owners’ participation in formal Microcredit in Sudan” at the Asia Pacific Conference on Business and Social Sciences 23-24 November 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 5. Participated in a Conference on Financial Inclusion in Africa, 12 – 15 August 2013, Durban, South Africa. 6. A member of several social, economic, academic, cultural and artistic committees. 7. Former Chief Editor of Two pages at El Ayam Sudanese newspaper on Arts and Drama, Khartoum, Sudan. 8. Presented speeches at several for a on the Sudanese heritage of folklore and poetry. 9. Participated in several media programmes (Radio & TV) inside and outside Sudan (BBC Radio – MBC TV and Radio) relevant to the above-mentioned activities. 10. Participated in several conferences on economic, information and higher education issues. 11. Participated in workshops on Microfinance and Financial Inclusion inside and outside Sudan.

Publications: 1. Published Paper: ‘Determinants of Small- Scale Business Owners’ participation in Formal microcredit Markets in Sudan’. International Journal of Developing Areas. 2. Published Conference Paper: ‘Determinants of Small- Scale Business Owners’ participation in Formal microcredit Markets in Sudan’. Published online at…….. This article was presented at Asia Pacific Conference on Business & Social Sciences in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2015) and got the First Paper Award. 3. Published Paper: “The gap between Demand and Supply and Repayment Performance of Formal Microcredit Markets in Sudan”. Khartoum University Journal of Management Studies “KUJBMS", (Sudan). 4. Published Paper: Microcredit supply under Islamic banking in Khartoum, Sudan. Southern African Business Review. 5. Doctoral Thesis Published Online: Determinants of small-scale business owners’ participation in formal microcredit markets in Sudan’. Available at

Referees: 1. Professor Rashid Hassan (Director of the Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa – University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa): [email protected] 2. Professor Eric Mungatana (Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Natural &

Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa): [email protected] 3. Dr. Hassan Ali Eissa (Director of the Translation & Arabicization Unit, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan): [email protected]). 4. Dr. Abdallah Hamdok (Acting Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa): [email protected] 5. Mr. Omer Mohamed Sidieg (Former Ambassador of Sudan in Pretoria, South Africa): [email protected]

Certificates: Certificates are all available upon request.

I hereby certify that all information stated in this resume is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Date: 13/12/2017 Signature……………………..