Fadi Makki is a Lebanese economist who is considered a pioneer in applying behavioral economics to public policy in the Middle East.
Makki has a strong academic background, having earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge, a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a bachelor’s degree from the American University of Beirut.
Makki previously served as the Director General of the Lebanese Ministry of Economy and Trade, where he made notable contributions to the development of economic policies.
He was also an advisor to the late Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2002.
Currently, Makki is a partner and executive director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he works in providing strategic consulting and developing innovative solutions for various institutions. Additionally, he serves as the co-chair of the Behavioral Science Lab, which aims to apply scientific and empirical evidence to enhance the effectiveness of public policies
Makki also founded the Lebanese Behavioral Economics Association, “Nudge Lebanon,” with the aim of promoting development. Through these initiatives, he has led more than 150 behavioral experiments in diverse fields such as public finance, health, environment, and training.
In addition to his academic role, Makki has been a visiting professor at Georgetown University and a visiting lecturer at the American University of Beirut and Saint Joseph University, as well as a fellow at the Lauterpacht Centre at the University of Cambridge in the UK.
He has published numerous articles in prestigious academic journals, including one in Harvard Business Review.
Furthermore, Makki has been a former member of the Behavioral Sciences Council at the World Economic Forum and served as the co-chair of the technical advisory team for behavioral insights and public health at the World Health Organization.
