Bio

Mary Adebayo is a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Economics at the University of Zululand. She holds both a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Economics from Caleb University, where her undergraduate and Master’s research examined service-sector growth and the relationship between foreign direct investment and economic expansion in West Africa. Mary’s doctoral work focuses on how macroeconomic policies can mitigate the risks posed to the financial sector as a result of climate change. She investigates the design and efficacy of green-adjusted macroprudential tools that align environmental sustainability with financial resilience across African economies. Skilled in advanced econometric techniques, including regression analysis and DSGE modelling, Mary also explored the impact of green growth on human capital, demonstrating that environmental policies can bolster both planetary health and workforce development. Beyond her academic pursuits, she contributes to community outreach through the Climate Research Group at the University of Zululand. Mary aspires to shape policy frameworks that protect vulnerable populations and drive sustainable development throughout the continent.