About
I am a retired Professor of Economics with more than four decades of experience in academic leadership, socioeconomic research, survey design, data analysis, and high-level development consultancy.
I previously served as Director of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and the Institute of Business and Management Sciences (IBMS) at the Agricultural University Peshawar, and as Chief Executive of Prudent Consultants. My work has involved close collaboration with international organizations including the Asian Development Bank, IFAD, UNDP, USAID, World Bank, and others.
I hold a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of East Anglia (UK). My doctoral research focused on models of household behaviour in subsistence agriculture. I am now based in Canada and continue to offer research, evaluation, and advisory services.
Core Expertise
- Survey design, questionnaire development, and large-scale data collection
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis (SPSS, SAS, econometric methods)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), impact assessment, and project appraisal
- Research proposal writing and technical report preparation
- Agricultural and development economics, livelihood studies, and policy analysis
- Capacity building, training, and academic teaching
Director, Institute of Development Studies · Director, Institute of Business and Management Sciences · Chief Executive, Prudent Consultants · Senior Researcher, Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit · Senior Data Analyst, University of Toronto
Services
I provide specialized consulting and advisory support to organizations, researchers, and students:
Research & Data Analysis
Survey design, statistical analysis, econometric modelling, and interpretation of complex datasets.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Baseline studies, mid-term and final evaluations, impact assessments, and results frameworks.
Proposal & Report Writing
Technical proposals, funding applications, progress reports, and policy briefs.
Academic Support & Tutoring
Guidance in research methods, economics, statistics, SPSS, and thesis development.
Selected Publications
- Ali, F., Parikh, A. & Shah, M.K. (1996). Measurement of Economic Efficiency Using the Behavioral and Stochastic Cost Frontier Approach. Journal of Policy Modeling.
- Parikh, A., Ali, F. & Shah, M.K. (1995). Measurement of Economic Efficiency in Pakistani Agriculture. American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
- Ali, F., Bailey, D. & Parikh, A. (1993). Price Distortions and Resource Use Efficiency in a Pakistani Province. European Review of Agricultural Economics.
- Ali, F. & Parikh, A. (1992). Relationships Among Labor, Bullock, and Tractor Inputs in Pakistan Agriculture. American Journal of Agricultural Economics.
- Khan, H., Ali, F. et al. (2014). Estimating willingness to pay for recreational services of two public parks in Peshawar. Journal of Environmental Economics.
A fuller list of publications and technical reports is available on request.
Contact
I welcome inquiries regarding research collaboration, evaluation assignments, data analysis support, proposal development, or academic guidance.
Email: Please use the contact form on this site or reach me through your preferred professional channel.
Based in Canada · Available for remote consulting worldwide.