Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein is an institutional economist, public policy analyst, public speaker, and a prolific writer with over eight years of experience in the research and development sector. He currently serves as Deputy Chief (Policy) at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), where he leads research, policy engagement, and strategic advocacy. His prior roles at PIDE include Research Economist and Assistant Chief (Policy), reflecting his consistent contribution to shaping evidence-based policy discourse in Pakistan. Hussein holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) and Master of Philosophy in Public Policy from PIDE, Islamabad. His academic background is complemented by his diverse field experience, including four years of involvement in Pak-Afghan Track 1.5/II Diplomacy, supported by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Hussein has authored more than 150 articles on diverse subjects, published in leading national and international print and electronic media. In addition to writing, he is a regular speaker, media contributor, and trainer, delivering talks, lectures, and capacity-building workshops across universities, policy platforms, and public institutions. Hussein has also worked closely with a number of international organizations, including the World Bank, USAID, and UN agencies, and maintains informal collaboration with European missions. His areas of expertise span governance, institutional economics, development, political economy, regional politics, international security dynamics and Afghan affairs.

Area of Specialization:
Governance, Institutional Economics, Development, Political Economy, Regional Politics and Afghan Affairs.

Education:

MPhil Public Policy (2018) – PIDE
BS Economics (2015) – QAU

Twitter: @saddameconomist