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Thompson Keisha-Ann Micheila - Jamaica |
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Ms. Thompson has a post-graduate Diploma in Management Practice (Trade Law and Policy) (Hons) from the University of Cape Town as well as a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Economics with honours earned at the University of the West Indies in Mona, Jamaica. In 2001 she joined the Anti-dumping and Subsidies Commission, Jamaica's Trade Remedy Authority (and one of only two such bodies in the Caribbean), as the first Staff Economist and has worked on the majority of the Commission's cases. In addition to her role as Senior Economist, Ms. Thompson has acted as Chief Technical Advisor, advising on legislative amendments and contributing her expertise to the formulation of Jamaica's international trade negotiating positions. She spearheads the development of the Commission's administrative, procedural guides and practice notes. Ms. Thompson is very passionate about and committed to the building of trade capacity in developing countries. She has led the development of the Commission's ground-breaking newsletter, Trade Gateway, and is a regular coordinator and writer. She plays an integral role in the public education function of the Commission, spearheading the development of training materials, liaising with private and public sector organizations, and other countries' Investigating Authorities. Additionally, she has contributed to the development of the Commission's Centre of Trade Excellence, which has acted as a resource for other countries as well as domestic actors on a number of trade and trade related issues. Prior to joining the Commission Ms. Thompson worked as an Economist at the Bank of Jamaica.
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Master Programme (MILE) 