Hi, I am Bilal Farhat
An Economist
Sustainability - Labour - Competition - Sustainable Strategies - ESG
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I am responsible for projects and publications on sustainable development planning, gender equality, labor markets, competition economics, business environment regulations, and socioeconomic developments.
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Currently working at the United Nations
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA
Projects
Enhancing Integrated National Development Planning
Supporting sustainable and inclusive growth | Ongoing
Improving Competition and Protecting Consumers
Increasing productivity, innovation, and economic growth | Ongoing
Social Expenditure Monitor
Supporting budgeting and fiscal policy reform | 2021
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ESCWA National Development Portal
Facilitating evidence-based policymaking | Ongoing
ESCWA Legislative Portal
Understanding the current business regulatory climate | Ongoing
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Understanding GigaVoice’s Sustainability Context
Applied Capstone Project | 2022
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Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region
Understanding the labor market and gender dynamics challenges
2019 - 2023 | 4 publications
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Selected Publications:
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Publications
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United Nations ESCWA
Impact of the Ukrainian Conflict on Arab Economies: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region 2021-2022
Social Development and Gender Dynamic Chapter | February 2023
Arizona State University
Sustainability 2.0 - The Global Challenge for IT Services
Capstone Project Final Report to the Sponsor | December 2022
United Nations ESCWA
Arab Business Legislative Frameworks Report
Methodology and Assessment of the Legislative Climate | February 2021
Experience
Economic Affairs Consultant
United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Western Asia
March 2020 - Present
Research Intern
Central Bank of Lebanon – Banque du Liban
March 2019 - September 2019
Research & Administrative Assistant
Lebanese International University
October 2017 - February 2019
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Education
I had the pleasure to study at some of the best universities. Continuous learning and improvement is my main drive.
Arizona State University
Master of Sustainability & Leadership
December 2022
Lebanese International University
Bachelor in Business Economics
January 2020
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Get in touch
Address
11-8575 Riad El Solh Square
Beirut, Lebanon
Contacts
+961 76375157
+39 3342896832
bfarhat2@asu.edu