Pr Massa Coulibaly holds a doctorate in mathematical economics and econometrics from the University of Paris 2(France). He teaches microeconomics, development economics, quantitative techniques and research methodology at universities in Mali. He is a researcher at the Groupe de recherche en économie appliquée et théorique (GREAT), of which he is a founding member and Executive Director. His research interests include macroeconometric modelling, prospective analysis, household surveys, impact studies, regional economic integration, governance, local economics and economic policies for development and the reduction of poverty and inequality.