Dr. Mohammed Elhaj Mustafa Ali is an accomplished scholar in economics whose work spans development economics, labor markets, health financing, foreign direct investment, poverty dynamics, and structural transformation in emerging economies. As an active academic and researcher, he has contributed extensively to understanding how household behavior, labor participation, and health expenditure patterns shape welfare outcomes in both urban and rural contexts. His research integrates econometric modeling, panel data analysis, and mixed methodological approaches to examine issues such as youth unemployment, informal sector participation, digital transformation in business environments, and the interplay between institutional quality and economic development. He has produced influential studies on foreign aid effectiveness, environmental–economic relationships, global value chain participation, and the socio-economic impacts of epidemics and public health shocks. His publications appear in regional and international journals, complemented by working papers and policy-oriented outputs that offer evidence-based insights for governments and development partners. Dr. Ali has also delivered research within collaborative networks and contributed to regional conferences, often presenting findings that bridge academic inquiry and policy relevance. His professional experience includes academic leadership, teaching, research supervision, and participation in multi-country development programs, reflecting a commitment to capacity building and informed policy formulation. He has undertaken consultancy assignments addressing gendered economic roles, market assessments, labor market inclusion, and the socio-economic vulnerabilities of communities affected by crises. His work demonstrates a sustained focus on linking empirical research with real-world development challenges, advancing inclusive growth, and promoting evidence-driven policymaking in Sudan and across the broader region.

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Ebaidalla, E. M., & Ali, M. E. M. (2019). Determinants and impact of household’s out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure in Sudan: Evidence from urban and rural population. Middle East Development Journal, 11(2), 181–198.

Mustafa, M. E., Elshakh, M. M., & Ebaidalla, E. M. (2019). Does foreign aid promote economic growth in Sudan? Evidence from ARDL bounds testing analysis. Journal of Economic Cooperation & Development, 40(3).

Ebaidalla, E. M., & Ali, M. E. M. (2023). Assessing intra-Arab trade integration and potential: Evidence from the stochastic frontier gravity model. The International Trade Journal, 37(2), 221–239.

Ali, M. E. M., & Ebaidalla, E. M. (2023). Does COVID-19 pandemic spur digital business transformation? Evidence from selected MENA countries. International Journal of Social Economics, 50(12), 1672–1687.

Ali, M. E. M., & Ebaidalla, E. M. (2023). Political Islam and crony capitalism in Sudan: A case study of “Munazzamat al-Dawa al-Islamiyya”. Economic Research Forum (ERF).