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Technical Competencies
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A systematic toolkit refined over 18+ years — combining spatial econometrics, advanced modelling, GIS analysis, and policy design into actionable strategic frameworks for governments and multilateral agencies.

Core Expertise

Core Technical Expertise in
Economic Analysis & Planning

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Spatial Econometrics & GIS

Advanced spatial statistical modelling including spatial autocorrelation, LISA, geographically weighted regression, and spatial panel models. Applied to inequality mapping, regional convergence, and urban policy evaluation.

Applied in the Punjab Spatial Strategy and current RCJY / Yanbu Industrial City engagements.

ArcGISQGISGeoDaGoogle Earth Enginespdep (R)Spatial RegressionLISA Analysis

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Econometric Modelling

Time-series and panel data analysis: ARDL bounds testing, VECM, VAR, U-MIDAS, structural break analysis, GMM, and causality testing. Applied to macroeconomic policy, monetary transmission, and market liquidity.

Underpins 20+ peer-reviewed publications on monetary policy, export-led growth, and financial market dynamics.

StataEViewsRSPSSARDLVECMPanel DataStructural Breaks

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Programming & Data Analytics

Python for economic data processing, machine learning, predictive analytics, and AI-assisted policy analysis. Data visualisation through GIS dashboards and decision-support systems.

Used in AI-assisted policy dashboards and spatial decision-support tools for Vision 2030 planning.

PythonMachine LearningAI ApplicationsData VisualisationDecision Support SystemsNVivo

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SEZ & Industrial City Planning

End-to-end Special Economic Zone diagnostics — global benchmarking, investment climate assessment, industrial clustering, land use optimisation, and institutional framework design for Vision 2030 alignment.

Core methodology for the Yanbu Industrial City SEZ pre-feasibility analysis at Parsons / RCJY.

Location QuotientsShift-Share AnalysisBenchmarkingClustering AnalysisInvestment ClimateKPI Design

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Policy Design & Strategic Planning

Evidence-based policy recommendations for governments and multilaterals. KPI system design, M&E frameworks, social impact evaluation, and alignment with national development visions including Vision 2030 and SDGs.

Applied across World Bank, UNDP, and GIZ-funded programmes in Punjab and Saudi Arabia.

M&E FrameworksTheory of ChangeResults FrameworksSocial ImpactKPI SystemsPMI-PBA®

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Research & Communication

Peer-reviewed publication (20+ articles), technical report writing, training delivery, conference presentations, and policy communication for academic, government, and media audiences across GCC and South Asia.

Published in Springer, Emerald, and Taylor & Francis journals; op-eds in Dawn, The News, and policy outlets.

Academic WritingTechnical ReportsTraining DeliveryConference PresentationsOp-Ed WritingCapacity Building

Software Proficiency

Software Proficiency:
Stata, ArcGIS, Python & Econometric Tools

Econometric & Statistical

Stata

Panel data, time-series, ARDL, GMM, structural break testing

EViews

VECM, VAR, ARIMA, cointegration analysis

R

spdep, plm, spatial regression, data visualisation

SPSS

Survey analysis, descriptive statistics, regression

NVivo

Qualitative data analysis, coding, thematic analysis

Spatial & GIS

ArcGIS

Spatial analysis, mapping, cartography, geodatabases

QGIS

Open-source GIS, spatial queries, raster/vector analysis

GeoDa

Spatial autocorrelation, LISA, spatial panel models

Google Earth Engine

Cloud-based geospatial analysis at scale

Programming & Data

Python

pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, geopandas

Machine Learning

Predictive analytics, classification, regression models

AI Applications

AI-assisted policy analysis and decision-support tools

Data Visualisation

GIS dashboards, interactive maps, policy infographics

Planning & Project Management

PMI-PBA®

Certified — business analysis, requirements management

M&E Frameworks

Theory of Change, Results Frameworks, LogFrame design

KPI System Design

Performance measurement for government and multilaterals

MS Office Suite

Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word for reporting

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