International Institute for Sustainable Development - Canada
AUTHOR PROFILE
ZAKARIA ZOUNDI: LEADING ECONOMIST AND POLICY ADVISOR 📊
Zakaria Zoundi is an esteemed economist with a distinguished academic background and extensive experience in economic policy and data analysis. His expertise spans micro and macroeconomic theory, quantitative analysis, and sustainable development.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 🎓
Zakaria holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Kobe University, Japan, and an M.A. in Economics and Data Science from Carleton University, Canada. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Afshan Dar-Brodeur Award for Excellence in Economics and the Social Science Special Incentive Award from Kobe University.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE 🌍
Zakaria has worked with renowned international organizations such as the OECD, UN ESCAP, UN DESA, and ILO. His roles have involved leading projects on national wealth estimation, conducting comprehensive data analysis, and developing economic models to inform policy decisions.
POLICY ADVISOR AT IISD 📑
Since 2022, Zakaria has been an Economist and Policy Advisor at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in Ottawa, Canada. He has led efforts in estimating capital stocks across various regions and co-led training sessions for government officials on national wealth valuation. His policy briefs have been accepted at the 2022 G20 Summit.
DATA ANALYSIS SPECIALIST AT UN DESA 💻
As a Data Analysis Specialist for the UN DESA, Zakaria conducted multiple rounds of data compilation and analysis, producing over 200 formula-based Excel sheets to streamline workflows. His in-depth analyses have contributed to the UN Secretariat General’s annual meetings on the Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR).
LECTURER AT UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 🎓
In 2024, Zakaria began his role as a Lecturer at the University of Ottawa, teaching subjects such as Food Security and International Development, and Quantitative Reasoning. His academic contributions further demonstrate his commitment to education and knowledge sharing.
ECONOMIST AND POLICY ANALYST AT IISD 📈
Between 2020 and 2022, Zakaria applied statistical modeling techniques to estimate national wealth indices and developed numerous literature reviews and research notes. His work has supported training sessions on environmental accounting for Moroccan government officials.
MODELER AT ILO 🔍
From 2023 to 2024, Zakaria developed models for the International Labor Organization (ILO) to estimate the cost of ending forced labor globally. His models provided critical insights for policy-making and strategic planning.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
CO2 emissions, renewable energy and the Environmental Kuznets Curve, a panel cointegration approach 2023