Research
Policy research, academic publishing, and contributions to international development finance.
My research work spans debt distress in developing economies, climate finance, and the political economy of infrastructure development. It has been conducted within UN frameworks, published with Oxford University Press and Palgrave Macmillan, and presented at diplomatic institutions in the UAE and Egypt.
Publications & Presentations
Political Economy of Infrastructure Development in Egypt
Oxford University Press — Handbook of the Egyptian Economy
Co-authored chapter examining the political economy of infrastructure development in Egypt. Presented at the Egypt Economic Development and Policies conference.
The Political Economy of Crisis Management and Reform in Egypt
Palgrave Macmillan
Edited and proofread the full manuscript for this book, published through the UN Special Envoy's Office.
Editorial contribution; primary authorship attributed to the book's authors.
War, Debt and Hard Currencies
Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Institute (UAE) & Egypt's Institute of National Planning
Research and design contributions to seminar presentations delivered at two major diplomatic and policy institutions.
Research contribution; presentation delivered on behalf of the UN Special Envoy.
Policy & Field Work
Technical Office Research Associate
Office of the UN Special Envoy for Financing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
Feb 2024 – May 2025
Cairo, Egypt
UN High-Level Expert Group
- Conducted extensive primary research on debt distress in developing economies, analyzing policy measures within the UN High-Level Expert Group framework chaired by Prime Minister Mia Mottley and President Macron.
- Designed and produced seminar presentations on "War, Debt and Hard Currencies" delivered at the UAE's Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Institute and Egypt's Institute of National Planning.
- Edited and proofread the manuscript for "The Political Economy of Crisis Management and Reform in Egypt" published with Palgrave Macmillan.
Executive Director
Arab Society for Economic Research (ASFER)
Feb 2023 – Feb 2024
Cairo, Egypt
$75,000+ in sponsorships secured
- Revamped ASFER's operational model and membership strategy, resulting in 35%+ membership expansion with significant growth in non-Egyptian members.
- Led end-to-end preparation for ASFER's 17th Annual Conference in Dubai, including programming, logistics, and sponsor relations.
- Secured $75,000+ in sponsorships from Egyptian and international organizations.
- Contributed to the Regional Platforms for Climate Projects and National Initiative for Smart Green Projects.
Special Assistant to the UN High-Level Climate Champion for Egypt
High-Level Climate Champions
Aug 2022 – Jan 2024
Cairo, Egypt
$1.9B+ in climate finance facilitated
- Contributed to the establishment of the Regional Platforms for Climate Projects, facilitating $1.9B+ in climate finance across 19 deals.
- Supported the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects, which received over 15,000 submissions.
- Attended and participated in 10+ international climate summits including COP27 (Sharm El-Sheikh) and COP28 (Dubai).
- Provided technical briefings and on-ground stakeholder engagement for the High-Level Champion.