Trial lecture
The trial lecture starts at 10.15.
Title of the trial lecture
"The role of governments in airline operations. Is the role of the flag carrier still relevant in a global perspective?"
The defence of the thesis starts at 12.15.
Adjudication committee
- Professor PhD Anne Graham, Westminster University, England
- Associate Professor PhD Tobias Andersson Granberg, Linkøpings Universitet, Sverige
- Professor PhD Harald Martin Hjelle, Molde University College, Specialized University in Logistics
Chair of defence
Professor Lars Magnus Hvattum, Molde University College
Supervisors
- Primary Supervisor Professor Svein Bråthen, Molde University College
- Secondary Supervisor Professor Johan Holmgren, Molde University College
Additional information
This dissertation aims to investigate the dynamics of the air transport market in African countries and its relationship with economic development. The study developed air liberalization indices, estimated the concentration level of the market, and analyzed causal relationships between air travel demand and economic development. An assessment of Africa's air transport market amid COVID-19 and a forecast for its temporal recovery are presented. The results of the analyses indicate that there are differences between countries and regional dimensions, which can be used to make context-specific policy suggestions.
Tassew Dufera Tolcha (34) comes from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. He holds a Master of Science degree in Economics (2012) from Arba Minch University and a Master of Science degree in Logistics (2017) from Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics.