WASD has a long and distinguished history of advancing sustainable development (SD) through research, policy engagement, capacity building, and international collaboration. Building on this legacy, WASD has become a trusted consultancy provider supporting governments, institutions, and organisations in addressing complex global challenges. Through its specialist institute, LISD, WASD delivers expert consultancy services to help countries and organisations implement and advance SDGs. The SDGs provide a globally recognised framework for addressing critical economic, social, and environmental challenges. In the current global context, aligning strategies and operations with the SDGs is increasingly important for governments and organisations seeking to demonstrate impact, strengthen accountability, and contribute to sustainable and inclusive development. Effective SDGs implementation helps improve strategic planning, policy coherence, stakeholder engagement, international credibility, and access to funding and partnerships. It also enables organisations and countries to measure progress, identify gaps, and prioritise interventions that deliver meaningful and measurable outcomes. Through our consultancy, WASD and LISD support clients in SDGs integration, strategy development, policy alignment, baseline assessments, monitoring frameworks, impact measurement, stakeholder engagement, and implementation planning. We help embed the SDGs into institutional and national systems in a practical and results-oriented manner. Our services are distinguished by an interdisciplinary, research-led approach delivered by world-class experts with extensive international experience in sustainability, policy, and development practice. This enables WASD and LISD to provide tailored, high-impact consultancy solutions that help organisations and countries translate the SDGs into measurable action and long-term impact.
Allam is a Professor of Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development; Founding President of World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) (2003); Founding Director of SDGs Universities International Initiative (SDGsUNI) (2020) Founding Director of Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute (MEKEI) (2012); Founder, in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair on Transfer of Technology...
She is the former Minister for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development in Saint Lucia (2016-2021). Prior to becoming a parliamentary representative, a position she held on to for over nine (9) years (2011-2021), she was a government senator for a short period, which followed her role as advisor...
Samia Melhem is a Lead Policy Specialist at the World Bank’s Digital Development and AI Vice Presidency, based in Washington DC. She manages digital government transformation operations, leveraging technologies to improve delivery of public services in all sectors. She is currently leading a large digital government investment project portfolio, and regional...
Lynette Louw is the interim Registrar at Rhodes University, appointed in the Raymond Ackerman Chair of Management, Department of Management, former Head of Management Department, and current Deputy Dean, Faculty of Commerce at Rhodes University in Makhanda, South Africa. She received her Doctor Commercii (Business Management) degree at the University...
Liisa Laakso has acted in different national and international positions of trust including the Finnish Government’s Research and Innovation Council. Currently she is member of the Human Rights Committee of the Council of Finnish Academies. Before joining the Nordic Africa Institute she served as the Rector of the University of Tampere...
Prof. Roubina T D Juwaheer hold a B. Com (First Class), MBA (Marketing-First Class) and PhD holder in service quality and customer care. She is currently a Professor of Marketing at the Department of Management, Faculty of Law and Management. She served as the Pro Vice- Chancellor (Planning and Resources)...
Joseph Ntayi is a Professor at Makerere University Business School and served as the former Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Energy, and Management Sciences at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), a position he relinquished in July 2023. Prior to this, he held several notable positions within the institution, including...
Dr Petru is a Former Ambassador to the United Nations and since 2021, he is a Senior fellow and Lecturer, online post-graduate course on multilateral diplomacy, Diplo Foundation/University of Malta and he is also an independent consultant. Professional experience: 2016-2020 Inspector, D-2, Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system, Geneva ...
Professor Soghayroun is the Former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Sudan (September 2019 - October 2021) and Professor of Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts, University of Khartoum(1991-2022). Expert at The Institute of Arabic Manuscripts June 2023 up to present. She has special interest...
Prof Dhiya Al-Jumeily OBE has 30+ years experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning. In 2020, Prof Al-Jumeily was appointed by her majesty “THE QUEEN to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, “OBE- Ordinary Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order” for the “Services...
Jerry Kolo is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in the School of Architecture and Design at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Sharjah, UAE. Prior to joining AUS in 2008/2009, he was a Professor at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, where he also founded and directed...
Dr. Doaa Salman is an esteemed Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Management Sciences at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts. With a Ph.D. in Economics from Ain Shams University, Egypt, and a Master's degree in the same field, Dr. Doaa is a well-respected authority in the academic...
Professor Dr Muhammad Aziz Rahman is an experienced academic, a medical doctor and a public health professional. Following completion of medical graduation (MBBS), he completed his post-graduation in Public Health (MPH, PhD). Currently, he is working as the Associate Dean of Research at the Institute of Health and Wellbeing and...
Prof. Nassr Saleh Mohamad Ahmad is a professor in accounting at Libyan Open University (LOU), Tripoli- Libya. He has held teaching experience at Ghrian University (Libya), Libyan Academy (Libya), Al-Zawia University (Libya), National Institute of Management (Libya), College of Applied Financial and Management Sciences (Libya) and Sultan Qaboos University (Oman)....
Prof. Dr. Arshi Naim is recognized among the Top 2% Scientists globally by Stanford University and Elsevier, is a distinguished academic with over 23 years of experience in business management, digital marketing, higher education, quality assurance, and academic leadership. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Management, an MBA in Marketing...
President and executive director of Instituto Melhores Dias, expert in the formation of collaborative public-private partnerships that leverage the unique skills and resources of corporations, government and community groups to sustain vital education, health and community development programs in Brazil and other countries. Degree in dental sciences, master’s in dentistry,...
Ibrahim Mohamed Abdalla Alfaki is an associate professor of statistics in the Department of Statistics and Business Analytics at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). He holds a PhD in applied statistics from Edinburgh Napier University and advanced postgraduate qualifications in applied and computational statistics from UK institutions. His research...
Rawad is a computer scientist with 20 years of experience in academic research, teaching, industry and leadership. Research interests include the use of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and disruptive technologies for Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL), e-health and Smart Cities. His expertise lies in the application of innovative technologies from Artificial Intelligence,...
Mohamed is an experienced academic with a demonstrated history of working in higher education and industry for 20 years. Skilled in Chemical and Energy systems, a Chartered Energy Engineer From the Energy Institute and a Chartered Engineer from the Institute of Engineering and Technology as well chartered Manager from the...
Ihab is a Registered Nutritionist and UNICEF-UN consultant with significant expertise in planning, implementing and evaluating sustainable public health nutrition intervention programmes at population level. Ihab has developed an independent research career that underpins the pivotal role of medical nutrition in regulating complications of chronic diseases through Tailored Functional Recipes...











Dr Ibrahim Alfaki (UAE) is an Associate Professor of statistics in the Department of Statistics and Business Analytics at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). His research focuses on applied econometrics, spatial and statistical modeling, and data-driven policy analysis, with particular applications in road safety systems, economic and financial analytics, and the measurement of knowledge-based economies. His work emphasises the use of quantitative and data analytics methods, such as time series and econometric modeling, to support evidence-based decision-making and institutional performance evaluation. Professor Alfaki has contributed to national policy research, including the UAE Human Development Reports, in collaboration with government and international organizations. He has also served on the Scientific Committee of the Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre. In addition, he is a member of editorial advisory boards of several international journals, including WJEMSD, WJSTSD, and IJIKMMENA. His work reflects a sustained contribution to statistical applications in sustainable development and public policy.






Ambassador (Ret) Dr Petru Dumitriu (Geneve - Switzerland) is a Former Ambassador and Permanent Observer of the Council of Europe to the United Nations in Geneva. Currently Senior Fellow and Lecturer on Multilateral Diplomacy postgraduate courses, Diplo Foundation/University of Malta. Former member of the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit and Editor of numerous reports including: Strengthening the policy research uptake in service of the 2030 Agenda for SD, Role of PPPs in the Implementation of Agenda 2030, Knowledge Management in the UN System

Professor Jerry Kolo (UAE) is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in the School of Architecture and Design at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Sharjah, UAE. Prior to joining AUS in 2008/2009, he was a Professor at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, where he also founded and directed an applied research center, Center for Urban Redevelopment and Empowerment (CURE). His areas of teaching and research specialization are urban economic development, environmental planning and sustainable community planning. Jerry has an extensive consulting track record in the areas of municipal economic development, university-community partnerships, and community empowerment. For his community and public service, Jerry has earned several awards, including the State of Florida Governor’s Public Service Award in 1994, and the Florida African-American Achiever’s Award in 1999.