About CERE
Transforming Data into Policy.
Transforming Policy into Development Impact.
Our Mission
To deliver world-class economic research, advanced analytics, and AI-powered decision systems that improve development outcomes globally.
Our Vision
To become a premier global center for economic intelligence and evaluation, shaping evidence-based policy across countries and institutions.
Our Core Services
1. Economic Research & Policy Analysis
- Agricultural economics & food systems analysis
- Food trade policy & export restrictions
- Agricultural subsidies and development policy
- Climate shocks and price volatility
- Global food security analytics
- Macroeconomic and sectoral modeling
We deliver publishable, peer-reviewed quality research aligned with global policy standards.
2. Impact Evaluation & Development Effectiveness
- Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
- Quasi-experimental design
- Difference-in-differences & panel econometrics
- Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks
- Results-based financing analytics
We generate actionable evidence to improve development outcomes.
3. Advanced Data Analytics & Quantitative Modeling
- Econometric modeling (STATA, R, Python)
- CGE and SAM modeling
- Forecasting and scenario analysis
- Price transmission modeling
- Trade flow analysis
- Large-scale survey data analytics
- Data visualization & dashboards
We transform complex datasets into strategic intelligence.
4. Agentic AI & Decision Intelligence Systems
CERE integrates cutting-edge ‘Agentic AI systems’ for:
- Automated economic forecasting
- Intelligent policy simulation
- Data-driven decision agents
- Real-time analytics dashboards
- Risk monitoring systems
- AI-powered research assistants
We help institutions move from static analysis to ‘adaptive intelligence systems’.
5. Research Publication & Knowledge Platforms
- Policy briefs & flagship reports
- Peer-reviewed journal publications
- Global data platform integration
- White papers & technical documentation
- Institutional research strategy design
We ensure research reaches policymakers and global audiences.
Why CERE?
We bridge the gap between research excellence and policy implementation.
- Real-world policy experience
- Deep academic rigor
- Advanced quantitative analytics
- AI-driven decision intelligence
- Global institutional expertise
Our work supports international institutions such as:
- United Nations Agencies (including FAO)
- World Bank Group & IFC
- IFPRI and global research institutes
- International NGOs and development partners
- Ministries of Finance, Agriculture, Trade, and Planning
- Donor agencies and foundations
Founder & Lead Economist
Abdullah Mamun is an accomplished economist with deep expertise in agricultural economics, food trade policy, and global food security, currently serving as an Economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Bordeaux, along with graduate training in economics and statistics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Jahangirnagar University. With more than a decade of experience at leading international institutions—including IFPRI, the World Bank, and IFC—he has led and contributed to high impact research on export restrictions, price volatility, agricultural subsidies, climate shocks, and development policy.
His work is widely published in top peer reviewed journals such as Agricultural Economics and Nature Communications, and he is a frequent contributor to influential policy reports and global data platforms. Complementing his research profile, he brings strong quantitative and data science skills (R, Python, STATA, CGE and SAM modeling, data visualization) and serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of the District of Columbia, where he teaches statistics and R programming.
Abdullah Mamun, PhD
Founder & Executive Director
