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Meshal Alkhowaiter is a PhD Candidate and Lecturer of Political Science at the London School of Economics. He holds a Master in Public Policy (MPP) from Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, class of 2020, and an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Business Administration with a minor in Economics from California State University, Northridge. His professional journey bridges academic research and applied policy work, with affiliations at institutions such as the World Bank and Harvard’s Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD) center.
- PhD Candidate, Political Science – London School of Economics
- MPP – McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University (2020)
- Bachelor’s in Accounting and Business Administration, Minor in Economics – California State University, Northridge
His research and expertise focus on labor policy, poverty and social policy, education, and workforce development. He is particularly interested in labor market regulation reforms, with a regional focus on Saudi Arabia. His interdisciplinary approach combines political science, economics, and public policy to analyze structural challenges in labor markets and social development. The absence of listed publications suggests he is in the early stages of his academic career, with ongoing doctoral research likely shaping future contributions.
Meshal has gained substantial practical experience through internships at the World Bank’s Doing Business Department and collaboration with Harvard’s Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD) center on Saudi labor market reforms. He was also involved with the Georgetown Public Policy Review (GPPR) during his studies. These experiences highlight his engagement with real-world policy analysis and global development issues.
Although no formal awards or honors are mentioned in the provided text, his placements at prestigious institutions like the World Bank and Harvard indicate recognition of his analytical and research capabilities. His academic service includes lecturing at LSE, contributing to policy literature, and participating in high-level policy discussions in Washington, DC.
Meshal advises no students listed in the text and is not described as leading a research lab or formal team. However, his collaborative work with Harvard EPoD and the World Bank suggests active participation in research teams focused on evidence-based policy design. His future work is likely to center on political economy, labor institutions, and development policy in the Middle East, particularly Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
