Dr. Nagla Rizk is a Professor of Economics at the American University in Cairo's School of Business and Founding Director of the Access to Knowledge for Development Center (A2K4D). She also holds an Associate Member role at the University of Ottawa's Centre for Law, Technology and Society. Her work focuses on the economics of knowledge, technology governance, AI ethics, and inclusive innovation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Rizk has led initiatives like the MENA Hub for Feminist AI Research (fr) and Egypt's team within the Fairwork project. She has taught at institutions including Columbia University, Yale Law School, and the University of Toronto, and served as Chair of the Department of Economics and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies at AUC.

Education:

PhD in Economics, McMaster University (Canada)
MA and BA in Economics, American University in Cairo

Research Interests: Dr. Rizk's work addresses AI governance, open data policies, platform economy labor standards, and gender inclusion in technology. She actively contributes to Egypt's National AI Strategy and Vision 2030 development plans.

Recent Article Trends: Her publications analyze AI's societal impacts in MENA, platform economy regulations, and open data initiatives. Key themes include ethical AI frameworks, labor rights in digital economies, and policy responses to technological disruptions.

Awards:

Excellence in Service Award (School of Business, AUC, 2011)

Advisory Roles: She advises global initiatives like the Global Index on Responsible AI and contributes to GPAI's Data Governance Working Group. Her work bridges academia, policy, and civil society through partnerships like Open AIR and the Berkman Klein Center.

Labs/Initiatives: A2K4D serves as a hub for research on knowledge governance and inclusive innovation, hosting annual workshops on AI, digital transformation, and gender equity in tech.