Personal profile
Google Scholar h-Index
7 from 317 citations
Last updated 20th March 2026
Biography
Dr. Daberechi Chikezie Ekwueme is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in lecturing, researching, accounting, and economics. She has a strong academic background, holding a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics from Eastern Mediterranean University. Dr. Ekwueme has authored and published numerous papers in international peer-reviewed journals and has presented various academic and research-based papers at several international conferences, including the 12th International Conference on Eurasian Economies in 2020, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Istanbul, Turkey-Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. At the conference, she was awarded the Prof. Dr. Mukerrem Hic Best Paper Award for her paper titled “The Footprint of Inexhaustible Energy Usage and Financial Development on Carbon Outrush of Eurasian Countries”. Dr. Ekwueme's research focuses on environmental economics, development economics, international economics and finance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and corporate social responsibility.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Environmental and energy economics
- Development economics
- Applied economics
- International Economics and Finance
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
-
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Fingerprint
- 1 Similar Profiles
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
-
Pathway to Oman's environmental sustainability: does trade openness and foreign direct investment matter?
Ekwueme, D. C., 13 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Linking Forces of Energy Efficiency, Technological Innovation, and Financial Development: Pathway to Economic Recovery in Post-COVID-19 Era and Sustainable Development
Udemba, E. N., Ekwueme, D. C. & Philips, L., 1 Nov 2025, In: Journal of the Knowledge Economy. 16, 5, p. 16560–16584 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus) -
Pathway to achieving carbon goal: Insight from interaction of export diversification, renewable energy, innovation, and financial policy
Udemba, E. N., Rahman, M. M., Ekwueme, D. C. & Philips, L., 1 May 2024, In: Environment, Development and Sustainability. 26, 5, p. 11603-11621 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus) -
Assessing the Effects of Natural Resource Extraction on Carbon Emissions and Energy Consumption in Sub-Saharan Africa: A STIRPAT Model Approach
Balcilar , M., Ekwueme, D. C. & Ciftci, H., 16 Jun 2023, In: Sustainability. 15, 12, 23 p., 9676.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access14 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus) -
Environmental sustainability in Asian countries: Understanding the criticality of economic growth, industrialization, tourism import, and energy use
Chikezie Ekwueme, D., Lasisi, T. T. & Eluwole, K. K., 1 Aug 2023, In: Energy and Environment. 34, 5, p. 1592-1618 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
36 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
-
Pathway to Oman’s Environmental Sustainability: Unveiling the Nexus between Foreign Direct Investment, Trade Openness, Non-Renewable Energy Use, Financial Development, Economic Growth, and Ecological Footprint
Ekwueme, D. (Speaker)
21 Feb 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
-
Hybrid Working Model: Pathway to Achieving Sustainability in the Workplace
Ekwueme, D. (Speaker)
29 Apr 2023 → 30 Apr 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
-
Post-COVID-19 Global Economic Recovery: Building Back Better a Resilient and Sustainable Recovery.
Ekwueme, D. (Keynote speaker)
27 Apr 2022 → 29 Apr 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
-
Footprint of Inexhaustible Energy Usage and Financial Development on Carbon Outrush of Eurasian Countries
Ekwueme, D. (Speaker)
2 Sept 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation