Ferid Belhaj

Ferid Belhaj is a prominent economist and a key figure in Arab economic development, currently serving as the senior advisor to the Director General of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD). He has previously held the position of Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa, where he gained significant experience in addressing economic challenges in the region. Belhaj advocates for urgent reforms in Arab economies to adapt to rapidly changing geopolitical and economic landscapes, emphasizing the need for a balanced relationship between the public and private sectors and a reduction in state intervention.