Institute of Development Research and Development Policy - Institute of Development Research and Development Policy

Om Ki, M.A.

PhD Student

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Institute of Development Research and Development Policy
Ruhr-University Bochum
Universitätsstr. 105
D-44789 Bochum

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Research Interests

Development Economics
Cost Benefit Analysis
MSME Finance
Microfinance Sector Development
Banking Sector Development

PhD Project

Microfinance and Economic Welfare: Economic Evaluation of Microfinance Loans in Myanmar

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Löwenstein

Academic Education

Since 2017	Ph.D in International Development Studies Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany
2012 - 2014	M.A (Development Management) Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany
1999 - 2004	Bachelor of Engineering Yangon Technological University, Myanmar

Publications

Om Ki, Foerch, T., San Thein, Waldschmidt, S. (2016): Myanmar's Financial Sector: A Challenging Environment for Banks (Third Edition). Yangon. GIZ.
<https://www.giz.de/en/downloads/giz2016-en-Banking_Report.pdf>

Om Ki, Foerch, T., San Thein, Waldschmidt, S. (2015): Myanmar's Financial Sector: A Challenging Environment for Banks. Yangon. GIZ.
<https://www.giz.de/en/downloads/giz2015-en-myanmar-financial-sector.pdf>

Teaching

As a technical expert of USAID Private Sector Development project, Om Ki conducted two-day “Trainings on Small Enterprises Lending” at the Myanmar Microfinance Association (MMFA), Yangon in 5 batches in 2017, having trained 100+ senior credit officers and branch managers from 50+ microfinance institutions.

Together with an international consultant, Om Ki conducted a two-day “Training on SME Finance” for 20+ senior staff of “Ayeyarwaddy Farmers’ Development Bank” in Yangon in 2017.

Professional Experience

01/2017 – 10/2017	Senior Program Officer (Access to Finance) USAID – Private Sector Development Project, Yangon, Myanmar
04/2015 – 12/2016	Technical Expert (Banking and Finance) GIZ - Financial Sector Development Project, Yangon, Myanmar
05/2014 – 03/2015	Jr. Technical Expert (Banking and Finance) GIZ - Financial Sector Development Project, Yangon, Myanmar
07/2004 – 01/2010	Co-founder, Director and English-Maths Teacher (Self-employment) Licensed Boarding School for Grade-11 and 10 students, Pyay, Myanmar

Awards

Since 2017	Catholic Academic Exchange Services (KAAD), Germany Merit scholarship for Ph.D (International Development Studies)
2012 – 2014	Catholic Academic Exchange Services (KAAD), Germany Merit scholarship for M.A (Development Management)

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Institute of Development Research and Development Policy
Ruhr University Bochum

Room 2.04
Universitaetsstr. 105
D-44789 Bochum

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Phone:	+49-(0)234 / 32-22418 or 32-22243
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