Dambisa Moyo

Dambisa Moyo is a global economist who influences key decision markers in strategic investments and public policy. She is an inspiring source of unique perspectives and has the ability to turn economic insight into investible ideas.

Her books, articles and public lectures focus on the creation of wealth and the perpetuation of poverty in a global economy, the dynamic interrelationships between impoverished states of her native Africa, emerging economies such as China, and established wealthy societies such as the United States.

Dambisa Moyo was born in Zambia and passed a portion of her childhood in the United States, where her fader pursued postgraduate education, and then went back to Zambia, where her mother became chairwoman of a state-owned bank.

She studied chemistry at the University of Zambia and obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in business administration from American University in Washington D.C.. She worked for two years at the World Bank and in 1997 received a master degree in public administration from the Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and in 2002 a doctorate in economics from St. Antony’s College. Oxford.

What she offers

Ms. Moyo leverages her comprehensive economic understanding to inform a practical investment strategy, realise opportunities and manage risks across emerging economies. Her work examines the interplay between rapidly developing countries, international business, and the global economy, while highlighting investment opportunities and convergence themes.

How she presents

Dambisa is a powerful and effective speaker, who is in frequent demand at keynote summits and conferences around the globe.