Leading Economic Development at the Islamic Development Bank Institute
Dr. Rami Abdelkafi is the Team Leader of the Knowledge Leaders Team at the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI), where he has been a pivotal figure since joining the Islamic Development Bank in August 2008. With a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Nice, France, obtained in 2002, Dr. Abdelkafi brings extensive expertise in economic growth and development, Islamic economics and finance, and macroeconomic policies. Prior to his current role, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sfax in Tunisia, where he contributed to academic discourse in economics. His work at IsDBI focuses on harnessing knowledge to foster sustainable economic development across member countries, emphasizing the integration of Islamic finance principles into broader economic strategies. Dr. Abdelkafi's commitment to advancing economic development is reflected in his research and collaborative projects aimed at addressing pressing economic challenges in the Islamic world.