Curriculum Vitae

Education

• Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) in Economics, University of Burgundy, France – 1999.

• Ph.D. in Economics and Econometrics, University of Burgundy and CREST-INSEE, France – 1993 (Awarded Best Dissertation Prize).

• M.Sc. in Mathematical Economics, University of Burgundy, France (1988).

• B.A. in Economics, University of Tunis, Tunisia (1986), Laureate; received a scholarship from the French government for postgraduate studies.

Academic Experience

• Associate Professor of Economics, Université de Bretagne Sud, France, [1995-2005, 2021 to present]:   Teaching courses in Statistical Inferences, Microeconomics, Industrial Economics, International Economics, Growth Theory, Environmental issues CSR and Green Finance, Financial markets, Introduction to Financial Econometrics.

• Associate Professor, University of Rennes 1, France (1994-1995).

• Research Assistant (ATER), University of Panthéon-Sorbonne, Assas-Paris II, France (1992-1994).

• Doctoral Student Grantee, CREST (Research Center in Economics and Statistics), France (1991-1992): Focused on econometric modeling and Non-Linear Estimation Methods (static and dynamic simulated pseudo-maximum likelihood methods)

Professional Experience

• Director of Research, Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation, Kuwait – [2012-2021]: Served at a premier multilateral financial institution focused on promoting investment and trade within Arab countries. The organization provides guarantees for investments against non-commercial risks and for export credit against both commercial and non-commercial risks. Spearheaded research initiatives to design and implement development policies, disseminate actionable insights, and identify opportunities to enhance investment across the Arab region. Conducted in-depth analysis of FDI trends and developed comprehensive country risk reports to inform policy and strategic decision-making.

• Economic Advisor, Arab Planning Institute – [2005-2012]: Worked at a renowned capacity-building and research institution dedicated to addressing economic development challenges in Arab countries. The institute focuses on delivering expertise and tailored solutions to promote economic growth and sustainability across the region. Provided technical assistance to governments on capacity-building initiatives and regional development programs. Offered strategic advice on sustainable development policies and enhancing economic competitiveness to support long-term regional progress.

Research Interests

• Applied Econometrics

• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

• Economic Development

• Sustainability and Strategic Planning

• Democratic transitions in the Arab world

Riadh Ben Jelili - IAE Bretagne Sud - University of South Brittany