Dr. Reham FakiehDevelopment Research Senior Executive Director at National Development FundAdvisor
Profile
15+ years of success in shaping economic research & development agendas/policies and building robust frameworks / macro-economic models for government entities, national development institutions, and international policy forums. Strategic advisor to Governor-level leadership, deputies and senior executives renowned for delivering evidence-based counsel on macroeconomic analysis, fiscal policy, economic diversification, and Vision 2030 delivery. Proven contributor to G20 policy outputs and Ministry of Finance frameworks. Accomplished leader with a history of heading multi-disciplinary teams of economists, analysts, and policy specialists across NDF and PIF, with a track record of institutionalizing economic research functions from descriptive analysis into executive decision-support capability. PhD-qualified with advanced command of econometric modelling, macro-econometric impact assessment, scenario planning, and executive briefings. History of engaging with ministries, central banks, and multilateral institutions, including the IMF, World Bank, and World Economic Forum, with strong exposure to cross-border policy dialogue, board reporting, and cross-government coordination.