Central Bank Of Somalia

Dr. Ali Yassin Sheikh has over 15 years of hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge in the areas of inclusive economic growth, governance, and social development; national development planning, inter-government working arrangements; political-economic analysis; and participatory public expenditure management (PPEM).

Dr. Ali has worked with the private and public sectors in Somalia and has a strong background in working on financial reforms and is engaged in research and knowledge production with a special focus in the areas of fiscal federalism and human capital development. 

Dr. Ali Yassin Sheikh is an academician with a Doctorate in Business Management and a Master’s in Economic Policy and Planning. Prior to his current role as Deputy Governor and Deputy Chair of the CBS Board of Directors, he served as the Macroeconomics and Research Department Director for the Central Bank of Somalia.