Hi, I am Bilal Farhat
An Economist
Sustainability - Labour - Competition - Sustainable Strategies - ESG
I am responsible for projects and publications on sustainable development planning, gender equality, labor markets, competition economics, business environment regulations, and socioeconomic developments.
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
ESCWA National Development Portal
Facilitating evidence-based policymaking | Ongoing
ESCWA Legislative Portal
Understanding the current business regulatory climate | Ongoing
Understanding GigaVoice’s Sustainability Context
Applied Capstone Project | 2022
Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the Arab Region
Understanding the labor market and gender dynamics challenges
2019 - 2023 | 4 publications
Selected Publications:
Publications
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
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
Get in touch
Address
11-8575 Riad El Solh Square
Beirut, Lebanon
Contacts
+961 76375157
+39 3342896832
bfarhat2@asu.edu