Islam Abdelbary is an Egyptian economist and an Associate Professor of Economics at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology since 2006. He is currently the Head of academic departments and Vice Dean for postgraduate studies and research, besides an Economic Consultant at the United Nations. Dr Abdelbary holds a PhD from the University of Plymouth in the UK and his BSc and MSc degrees in Economics from Alexandria University. His current research focuses on Institutional Economics, Sustainability and Economic Development. He has published books and several research papers in ranked journals on topics in development reform policy in developing countries, besides presenting numerous working papers at international conferences. Moreover, Abdelbary works as a professional analyst in research projects for the Egyptian government, the Arab League, and some EU and WHO projects.