The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) and the American University of Business and Social Sciences (AUBSS) are pleased to announce that Michael Anthony Tharkur has been awarded the Doctor of Economics and Public Policy (Honoris Causa).
This honorary doctorate recognises Mr. Tharkur’s outstanding contributions to macroeconomic policy, public financial management, and international development policy spanning more than three decades. The award is jointly conferred by QAHE and AUBSS, reflecting both institutions’ commitment to honouring distinguished professionals who have made remarkable impact in their respective fields.
Mr. Tharkur is a highly accomplished macroeconomist with extensive high-level advisory and policy experience at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Throughout his distinguished career, he has provided technical leadership on policy design and programme implementation, supported governments under IMF-supported frameworks, and played a key role in strengthening institutional capacity for economic planning and public financial management in emerging and low-income countries.
Through this prestigious honour, QAHE and AUBSS celebrate Mr. Tharkur’s exceptional ability to translate complex economic analysis into practical, actionable strategies for senior policymakers, thereby contributing significantly to economic stability, good governance, and sustainable development across the globe.
QAHE and AUBSS extend their warmest congratulations to Michael Anthony Tharkur on this well-deserved recognition and warmly welcome him into the growing community of outstanding leaders honoured for their exceptional service to global economic policy and public management.
