Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG), UNN

INTRODUCING OUR DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC PLANNING (DRAP)!   Pgt. Favour Chidiebere is a final year student of the Department of Economics, and the current Director of Research and Academic Planning (DRAP) of Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG), UNN for the 2023/2024 Academic session of the University of Nigeria. She joined Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG), UNN in February 2022 under the administration of Senior Pgt. Great O. Nnamani. Favour is the third female candidate to hold the position of DRAP since the inception of the organisation.   The academic session which is anchored by her, has been engaging and insightful through her in-depth research topics in the academic calendar. She has contributed to the immense growth and professionalism of the organisation to ensure PARG UNN standards are upheld by initiating a Policy Brief Competition, Policy Debate, Sessional Quiz and Sessional Book Review on Change: A New Development Model for African Countries which was authored by Hugue Nkoutchou.   #PARGUNN #ProgressThroughKnowledge #BoardOfDirectors #DRAP

INTRODUCING OUR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS (DHRO)!   Pgt. Chinonso Amos is a final year student of the Department of Economics, and the current Director of Human Resources and Operations (DHRO) of Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG), UNN for the 2023/2024 Academic session of the University of Nigeria. He joined Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG), UNN in February 2022 under the administration of Senior Pgt. Great O. Nnamani. He has contributed to the immense growth and professionalism of the organisation to ensure PARG UNN standards are upheld.   #PARGUNN #ProgressThroughKnowledge #BoardOfDirectors #DHRO

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP28, was the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, held from 30 November to 13 December at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since the first UN climate agreement in 1992. The event is intended for governments to agree on policies to limit global temperature rises and adapt to impacts associated with climate change. In this research, Pgt. Chigozie Chidera Jennifer, Pgt Tabansi Johnbosco, and Pgt Atu John Praise explored the significance of the COP28 meeting to Nigeria’s economic development Have an insightful read! Follow PARG for more enlightening and insightful articles on our weekly research activities. #PARGUNN #ProgressThroughKnowledge #COP28 #EconomicDevelopment #Environmental #Nigeria

INTRODUCING OUR PERMANENT SECRETARY!   Pgt. Theresa Egwim is a final year student of the Department of Economics, and the current Permanent Secretary of Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG), UNN for the 2023/2024 Academic session of the University of Nigeria. She joined Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG), UNN in February 2022 under the administration of Senior Pgt. Great O. Nnamani.   She was elected as the Permanent Secretary in her 200 Level under the administration of Wisdom Ibeawuchi in the 2021/2022 academic session. She has contributed to the immense growth and professionalism of the organisation to ensure PARG UNN standards are upheld. #PARGUNN #ProgressThroughKnowledge #BoardOfDirectors #PermanentSecretary

INTRODUCING OUR PRESIDENT! Pgt. Chidera Orajiaku is a final year student of the Department of Economics, and the current President of the Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG), UNN for the 2023/2024 Academic session of the University of Nigeria. He joined Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG), UNN in February 2022 under the administration of Senior Pgt. Great O. Nnamani He is a sound Data Analyst and he has contributed to the immense growth of the organisation through his leadership and collective decision-making organisation to ensure PARG UNN standards are upheld. #PARGUNN #ProgressThroughKnowledge #BoardOfDirectors #President

Economies are driven by the need to achieve their selfish objectives by monitoring their economic conditions and setting monetary and fiscal policies from time to time to maintain and improve their economic performance. However, the US FED monetary policy formulation and adjustments can create a ripple or spillover effect on other economies shared through possible financial and trade links these economies share. In this research, Pgt. Chidera Mordi and Pgt. Vanessa Okolo Mmerichukwu explored the impact of FED policies on Nigerian investment and output using the impulse response function. Have an insightful read! Follow PARG for more enlightening and insightful articles on our weekly research activities. #PARGUNN #ProgressThroughKnowledge #FEDMonetaryPolicy #Investment #Output #Nigeria

It is that season of the semester again! Are you ready? Pens in position, minds at high alert! It is time to showcase your academic skills. It is time for PARG QUIZ. Pargites will brainstorm and answer important questions on issues affecting Nigeria and the global economy. All four schools of PARG will go against each other next Wednesday. Individuals with intellectual and academic abilities gather to answer quiz questions based on economics, research, econometrics, statistics, mathematics and current affairs. Which school do you think will win this intellectual battle? Join us on Wednesday by 4:00 pm to find out! Venue: Theatre A, Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Progress! #PARGUNN #ProgressThroughKnowledge #PARGQUIZ

It is that season of the semester again! Are you ready? Pens in position, minds at high alert! It is time to showcase your academic prowess. It is time for PARG QUIZ. Where Pargites will brainstorm and answer important questions on issues affecting Nigeria and the global economy at large. All four schools of PARG will go against each other next week Wednesday. Individuals with intellectual and academic abilities gathering to answer quiz questions based on economics, research, econometrics, statistics, mathematics and current affairs. Which school do you think will win this intellectual battle? Join next week Wednesday by 4:00pm to find out! Venue: Theatre A, Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Progress! #Quiz #PARG #PARGQUIZ #ProgressThroughKnowledge

Here is PARG UNN, the Best Presentation Team of the FOURTH SITTING held last week Wednesday. The topic they presented was on Domino Effect, a concept in Economics in which a situation in one event causes a series of related events, which is evident in the present world. An example of a domino effect is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Congratulations to Pargite Ani Chisom (Team Leader) and her team Pgt. Attah Kelechi Rita, Dinwoke Deborah and EdwinOnyewuchi for their wonderful presentation. Follow PARG for more updates on our daily and weekly activities. #PARGUNN #BestPresentationTeam #DominoEffect

PARG UNN Membership Form is out for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of driving change through Research and Policy Analysis? The Policy Analysis and Research Group (PARG) UNN, is looking for passionate individuals to join our reputable organization. At PARG UNN, we engage in groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge. PARG is committed to staying at the forefront of economic analysis. We invest in your development by training you in policy analysis, Research, public speaking, effective communication, teamwork, and creativity. Join PARG and decide to become a well-knowledgeable economist. Price of the Form: N1,000 Only. Call or WhatsApp the following numbers to obtain the form. Pgt. Chidera Orajiaku Princewill (President) – 0810 153 0788 Pgt. Chinonso Amos (DHRO) – 0808 666 7571 Pgt. Favour Chidiebere (DRAP) – 0701 324 8525 #PARGUNN #ProgressThroughKnowledge #MembershipForm