Bio

Essays on Liquidity Gluts, Credit Markets and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan AfricaMbongeni Welcome Shongwe is a PhD candidate at the University of the Witwatersrand and an Associate Macroprudential Specialist at the South African Reserve Bank in the Financial Stability Department. His research focuses on liquidity gluts, credit markets, and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, combining advanced econometric techniques with policy relevance. He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics and Finance and Investments from the University of the Witwatersrand. His professional background includes senior roles at the Central Bank of Eswatini, where he led macroprudential research and financial stability assessments. He has contributed to regional policy development through his work with the SADC Financial Stability and Macroeconomics Subcommittee and the African Research Network Technical Committee. Mr. Shongwe’s recent publications include “Triggers of Liquidity Glut in Central and West African Countries” (IRPSI, 2024) and “How to Best Nudge Taxpayers? The Impact of a Tailored Letter Experiment in Eswatini” (IDS, 2024). A recipient of the Governor’s Award in 2022, he is recognized for his ability to bridge rigorous research with practical policy solutions across the African financial landscape.