Ahmed Dawoud

Results-oriented economist with expertise in data analysis, economic research, and policy formulation. Proven track record of collecting, analyzing, and communicating complex economic data.

Skilled in building interactive dashboards to communicate analytical results. Hands-on experience in applying causal models using DoWhy and EconML to drive informed decision-making.

Collaborative team player experienced in leading projects with government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, and the private sector.

LinkedIn, Tableau, Kaggle

What I Do

Economic Research

As a skilled economist, I am proficient in economic research, data analysis, and policy formulation. I specialize in utilizing advanced statistical methods to derive actionable insights from complex economic data, ensuring that my work is both insightful and impactful.

Web Scraping

I build efficient web scraping tools capable of collecting thousands of economic records. In 2021, these tools significantly enhanced productivity by saving more than 21,000 working hours, which would have otherwise been spent on manual data collection.

Data Analysis

My strong data analysis skills, enhanced by my proficiency in a variety of analytical tools such as Python, R, Tableau, and Excel, enable me to excel at extracting meaningful insights from intricate datasets. These insights are invaluable for informed decision-making.

Teaching and Training

I am dedicated to developing practical data science and machine learning tutorials, aimed at guiding junior data analysts. My focus is on achieving an ideal balance between economic theory and real-world application.

Testimonials

Resume

6 Years of Experience

Education

2017 - Present
Online Self Study

Data Analysis

Earned several certifications and expanded knowledge through extensive reading in impact evaluation, causal inference, web scraping, data analysis, and machine learning from renowned institutions such as MIT, Google, Udacity, and DeepLearning.ai

2013 - 2017
Cairo University

Economics and Statistics

Bachelor's degree in economics and statistics from the faculty of economics and political science, Cairo university - Grade: very good with honors

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
ECES

Head of Data Analytics

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
ECES

Senior Economist

Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
ECES

Economist

Wrote over 200 daily economic reports, providing timely insights on the latest economic developments in Egypt. Authored 6 research papers and 1 policy brief, spanning diverse economic areas such as manufacturing, exportation, taxation, social justice, and the labor market. Wrote 3 comprehensive reports covering the impact of COVID-19 on agriculture, population growth, and the informal sector

Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
Eda2at

Economic Editor

Wrote more than 50 reports that analyzed the economic situation in Egypt and MENA region in a simplified way that a non-specialized reader can understand Wrote more than 50 reports that analyzed the economic situation in Egypt and MENA region in a simplified way that a non-specialized reader can understand

Technical Skills

Economic Research

95%

Statistical Analysis

80%

Causal Inference

90%

Data Cleaning

90%

Data Visualization

98%

Data Storytelling

95%

Report Writing

95%

Tools

Pandas

95%

Numpy

80%

Matplotlib

95%

Seaborn

95%

Excel

85%

Tableau

80%

DoWhy

85%

EconML

85%

Scikit Learn

80%

Tensorflow

70%

Certificates

Portfolio

Projects, Conferences, and Workshops
Co-founding the Community Development Organization in Nitema Village

Co-founding the Community Development Organization in Nitema Village

Community Service
NBE Training

NBE Training

Teaching
Analysis of the Freelance Job Landscape in Egypt

Analysis of the Freelance Job Landscape in Egypt

Job Market
Detailed Analysis of the Gender Pay Gap in Egypt

Detailed Analysis of the Gender Pay Gap in Egypt

Job Market
Demand for Jobs in Egypt – Y2Q1

Demand for Jobs in Egypt – Y2Q1

Job Market
Demand for Jobs in Egypt – Fourth Quarter

Demand for Jobs in Egypt – Fourth Quarter

Job Market
Poverty in Egypt

Poverty in Egypt

Economics
Demand for Jobs in Egypt – Third Quarter

Demand for Jobs in Egypt – Third Quarter

Job Market
Demand for Jobs in Egypt – Second Quarter

Demand for Jobs in Egypt – Second Quarter

Job Market
Demand for Jobs in Egypt – First Quarter

Demand for Jobs in Egypt – First Quarter

Job Market
Sound Budgeting in Egypt

Sound Budgeting in Egypt

Economics
Export Map for Food Products

Export Map for Food Products

Economics
Properly addressing the population file in Egypt

Properly addressing the population file in Egypt

Economics
Taxation of digital economy

Taxation of digital economy

Economics

Publications

Research Papers, Reports, and Policy Briefs
April 2024
ECES

Unveiling the Secrets of Freelancing Success: Comparative Study of Egypt and India

This paper explores freelancing in Egypt, comparing it to India's established market to identify growth strategies. It highlights freelancing’s potential to reduce unemployment, generate foreign currency, and support economic diversification. While Egyptian freelancers excel in execution, they struggle to secure opportunities due to a skills-market mismatch. Part-time freelancing is prevalent in Egypt, driven by income uncertainties, unlike India’s more intensive approach. The study also underscores the need for improved communication, self-marketing, and proposal-writing skills to enhance client acquisition and retention Paper Link

Nov 2023
ERF

Abdel Latif, A., et al. Stabilization and Adjustment in MENA: The Case of Egypt. Working Paper No. 1663, November 2023. ERF.

Egypt has been repeatedly undergoing the very same problems of the persistent debt burden, the large budget deficit, and limited exports, among others, way before all the recent shocks and international disruptions. This all points to the fact that the problems are deeper than what meets the eye. Given the importance and missing focus on this deeper level of problems, the study chooses to focus on the internal challenges. Paper Link

Nov 2023
ECES

Dawoud, A., S. Bahaa, and R. Seif El-Dine. Business Process Analysis of Exporting and Importing Few Specific Products: Export of Readymade Garments (RMG). ECES-WP230-E, 2023.

This study aims to comprehensively assess both the formal and informal procedures associated with the export process of a specific set of products. In this analysis, ECES has employed the Business Process Analysis (BPA) Model issued by the UN Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT). Notably, this marks the first time in Egypt that a globally standardized modeling language has been used, enabling a comparative evaluation of Egypt’s export processes on a global scale. Paper Link

Sept 2021
ECES

Dawoud. A, and R. Seif El-Dine. Sound Budgeting as a Driver of Change: A Detailed Comparative Analysis in Light of Best International Standards and Practices. ECES-WP219, 2021.

This paper seeks to study the extent of the soundness of managing the government budget, which, if properly prepared, could act as a key driver of change in Egypt. The study examines the extent of consistency between the budget on the one hand and the constitution and the state’s economic and social plan on the other hand. Section II of the study conducts a detailed comparative analysis of revenues and expenditures during the period 2010/2011 – 2021/2022 (various years), as well as an evaluation of projects funded by grants and loans. Paper Link

Jan 2022
ECES

Dawoud, A. Quantitative estimation of the impact of the Corona pandemic on population growth in Egypt. ECES, View on The Crisis, Edition 20, 2020.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems around the world have focused their efforts on responding to the crisis and combating the pandemic. This came at the expense of usual basic health services, including reproductive and sexual health services, of which family planning is at the heart. This paper estimates the impact of service disruption due to COVID-19 on population growth in Egypt. Paper Link

June 2021
ECES

Dawoud. A, and R. Seif El-Dine. Egypt’s Readymade Garments and Home Textile Industry: Specific Proposals to Solve Industry Problems Given the Global Competitiveness Situation. WP218, 2021

This working paper discusses the importance and current status of Egypt’s ready-made garments and home textiles industry. It sheds light on the main challenges facing this industry compared to selected competitive countries. Finally, it concludes by offering a set of proposed measures that are based on the constraints facing the industry and in light of international experiences of countries that have achieved remarkable progress in it. Paper Link

Dec 2020
G20

Abdel Latif. A, and A. Dawoud. Properly addressing informality in the Arab world: Nature, severity, and possible solutions. G20 Policy Briefs, 2020.

Informality has been a persistent feature of Arab economies. We approach informality from the worker’s perspective, starting with the necessary preconditions for specific policy recommendations. The proposal emphasizes the importance of combining the right incentives and sensible checks and balances. The incentives typically work on two parallel tracks: slowing down the pace of informality and tackling the stock through a set of well-integrated policies. Brief Link

Dec 2020
ECES

Dawoud, A. Impact of the Corona pandemic on agriculture in Egypt. ECES, View on The Crisis, Edition 24, 2020.

The agricultural sector is one of the most important sectors of the Egyptian economy, as it represents 11.2 percent of GDP and employs about 23.8 percent of total labor in Egypt. This paper estimates the impact of COVID crisis on the overall sector performance in Egypt. Paper Link

April 2020
ECES

Dawoud, A. How COVID19 is disrupting the informal sector in Egypt. ECES, View on The Crisis, Edition 7, 2020.

Understanding the repercussions of the Corona crisis on those working in the informal sector in Egypt, whether individuals or companies, requires a disciplined scientific understanding of the nature of this sector, its dynamics, and the fundamental changes it has undergone in recent decades, as well as how it responded and interacted with the economic crises Egypt has gone through previously, and finally, the repercussions on the sector's role in the COVID crisis. Paper Link

Aug 2019
ECES

Dawoud. A, and A. Abdel Latif. The Ideal Institutional Set Up of the Population File in Egypt. ECES-WP203- A, 2019.

This paper seeks to identify key factors for a successful population policy in Egypt. For this purpose, the first section overviews eight leading international experiences in population to find the main contributors to the demographic transition in each of these experiences. Section 2 assesses Egypt's management of the population file from 1930s to 2019 divided into six periods, to identify the main reasons for success or failure in each period separately. Finally, the third section compares the most important features of the Egyptian experience with those of the international experiences, concluding with a proposed optimum institutional form. Paper Link

April 2018
ECES

Farahat. R, and A. Dawoud. Indecisiveness of Public Officials: The Problem and Solutions. ECES-WP192, 2018

This study aims to provide legal solutions for the problem of indecisiveness by comparing the criminal liability of a civil servant with the civil responsibility of
the board members of joint stock companies. Findings suggest that a legislation is needed to protect public officials and employees from being penalized for their decisions, provided that the relevant conduct is legitimate and does not entail corruption. Paper Link

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Contact me

Get in Touch

+20 010 95 754 699

Giza - Egypt

adawoud@eces.org.eg

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