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Dr. Amjad Rabi is an Instructor in Economics at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University. His research focuses on social security systems, international development, and policy analysis with emphasis on fiscal sustainability, demographic challenges, and poverty reduction. He has led impactful projects in Malaysia, Iraq, Nepal, and other countries, including designing social protection frameworks and advocating for systemic reforms.
Dr. Rabi holds a doctoral degree (as evidenced by 'Dr. Amjad Rabi' notation) and maintains a personal website at amjad-rabi.com. His work bridges academia and policy practice, emphasizing evidence-based solutions to complex social and economic challenges.
Key research interests include social security extension to informal sectors, pension reform, tax policy implications, and leveraging demographic transitions for economic growth. He has authored over 30 policy papers and reports, focusing on Malaysia's social protection blueprint, Iraq's social security law implementation, and Nepal's post-earthquake cash transfer programs.
His presentations span international forums such as the UN General Assembly and regional conferences, addressing topics like child marriage costs, fiscal space assessments, and innovative youth engagement strategies. Dr. Rabi has pioneered initiatives like Idea Studio competitions and policy hackathons to foster youth-driven solutions.
