Michael Amoah Awuah
Senior Researcher Eu Governance, Energy & Development Policy @Center For European Integration Studies Zei
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Researcher Eu Governance, Energy & Development Policy @Center For European Integration Studies Zei
Bonn, DE
Summary:As a Senior Researcher at ZEI, I led interdisciplinary research and policy engagement focused on European integration, external governance, and the EU’s global role in energy and sustainable development. My work examined the EU’s evolving industrial and climate policies, their external dimensions, and their impact on regions such as West Africa. I contributed to ZEI’s mission of bridging academic insight with policy relevance, producing impactful research and shaping public discourse on Europe’s governance challenges.Key Responsibilities:Led research on EU energy and climate governance, industrial policy, and external actionAnalyzed the political economy of EU–Africa cooperation in the context of global energy transitionsDeveloped policy briefs, working papers, and strategic foresight products for policymakers and public audiencesSupervised junior researchers and collaborated across ZEI’s multidisciplinary teamRepresented ZEI in international policy dialogues, academic conferences, and expert forumsKey Focus Areas:EU Green Deal & Industrial PolicyExternal energy governance and development cooperationPolitical economy of energy transitions and extractive governanceEU-Africa relations and just transitionsSelected Achievements:Co-authored high-impact publications on the EU’s role in global energy and climate governanceDeveloped and led ZEI research streams on EU external governance in AfricaFacilitated policy engagement with EU institutions, national governments, and international partnersContributed to ZEI’s thought leadership on the future of EU integration and strategic autonomy
EDUCATION
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons.), Psychology with Philosophy
The University of Bonn
Master of European Studies (MES), Governance and Regulation
The University of Bonn
Dr. phil. (PhD), Political Sciences - Energy Policy
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHAEL AMOAH AWUAH
I am a political scientist and interdisciplinary researcher with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of energy policy, climate governance, and international development. My work is rooted in a deep commitment to understanding and shaping how institutions, markets, and policy frameworks drive sustainable transitions—particularly in the EU and African contexts.With a expertise on the international political economy of energy, I bring strong analytical and policy advisory skills to complex global challenges. I have worked across academic research, development cooperation, and business consulting environments—partnering with civil society actors, international institutions, and government agencies. From extractive sector governance to industrial policy, migration, and local decentralization, I’ve led and contributed to projects that connect evidence-based research with real-world impact.My profile is defined by a cross-sectoral and cross-regional approach, combining political economy insight with a solid grounding in governance systems, stakeholder engagement, and strategic foresight. I am passionate about bridging the gap between research and policy—crafting actionable knowledge for inclusive, just, and sustainable transitions.Keywords & Specialties: Energy Policy | Climate Governance | Industrial Policy | EU Regulation | Extractive Industries | International Political Economy | Sustainable Development | Global Governance | Migration Policy | West Africa | Research-Based Policy Advice | Program Management | Policy Evaluation | Stakeholder Engagement | Strategic Foresight | Just Transition | Development Cooperation | Political Science Research
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