GTAP Events: 2026 GTAP Consortium Meeting
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Research Fellows
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The Board approved to name the following as Research Fellows for the period of June 2026 – May 2028:
Janine Dixon
In recognition of her outstanding leadership and internationally significant contributions to CGE modeling, labor market forecasting, and policy analysis. Through her leadership at CoPS, pioneering work on CGE theory and microsimulation methods, and influential public policy engagement in Australia and abroad, she has advanced both the practical application and global impact of economic modeling research.
Ken Itakura
For his influential contributions to international trade policy analysis and the advancement of CGE modeling, particularly through his work on the static and dynamic GTAP Models. His leadership in developing non-tariff measures databases and his widely recognized analyses of major Asia-Pacific trade agreements, including CPTPP, RCEP, and ASEAN integration, have significantly strengthened the field of policy-oriented trade research.
Yaghoob Jafari
For his contributions to CGE modeling, international trade, and agri-food systems research. As an active member of the GTAP Network with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and conference contributions, his work has advanced applied economic modeling and policy analysis across multiple domains.
Maria Latorre
In recognition of her long-standing and highly impactful contributions to applied CGE modeling and international trade policy analysis, particularly through her work on foreign direct investment, dynamic modeling, and major policy issues such as Brexit, EU trade agreements, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Her sustained engagement with the GTAP Network and dedication to training and mentoring new modelers have significantly strengthened the bridge between CGE research and real-world policy application.
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Alan A. Powell Award
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In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the establishment and early development of GTAP, the Center for Global Trade Analysis established the Alan A. Powell Award in 1995, which is presented each year in recognition of outstanding service to the GTAP Consortium. Alan Powell was the first board member at large and also a key figure in the founding of the GTAP Consortium, having traveled multiple times across the Pacific to Purdue University to lend his support in the early days of the project. Alan was insistent that the job of the board was not only to represent their individual agency’s interests, but also the broader interests of the community.
We are very pleased to announce that this year’s recipient of the Alan A. Powell Award is the European Commission - Joint Research Centre, represented by Matthias Weitzel.
The JRC has made significant contributions to the GTAP Data Base by providing high-quality input-output tables for European Union Member States, strengthening the global relevance of GTAP for researchers and policymakers worldwide. Beyond data contributions, the JRC actively uses the GTAP Data Base and model to conduct research on agricultural, climate, and energy policies. The JRC is also a co-host of the Pan-African Network for Economic Analysis of Policies, an initiative that fosters collaboration between researchers and policymakers in and for Africa. PANAP promotes joint work on policy priorities aimed at strengthening resilience and advancing the sustainable development of African agriculture and food sectors, and supports the participation of African researchers at the annual GTAP Conference. The JRC's longstanding partnership, technical innovation, and commitment to collaborative data development exemplify the spirit of service and international cooperation that the Alan A. Powell Award was created to honor.
Thank you, JRC, for your many important contributions to GTAP!
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Last Modified: Friday, June 19, 2026