Prof.Dr.Hassan Latef

Academic Degrees

Field of Specialization: Economics

Accurate Field of Specialization: Economic Development and Fiscal Policies

Current Position

President of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University (January 2024-)

Scientific Activities

• Core team member, co-writer and editor of the 2008 National Human Development Report
• Consultant expert for the Higher Committee for Poverty Reduction Strategy in Iraq 2009.
• One of the writers of the Iraqi strategic report issued by Hammurabi Center for the years 2008-2014
• One of the writers of Map of Deprivation and Standards of Living 2011
• One of the authors of the Human Development Report 2014
• One of the writers of the poverty alleviation strategy in Iraq 2018-2022
• One of the writers of “Iraq Vision 2030”
• One of the authors of the first voluntary report on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. (2019)
• One of the authors of the second voluntary report on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (2021)

Previous Posts

• Chief of the Economics Department at the Economics and Administration College in Kufa University (November 2004 – August 2006)
• The Chief of the Strategic Studies Department in Iraqi Center For Researches & Studies (2006-2008)
• The Chief of the Studies & Planning Department at Kufa University (September 2008-2010)
• The Chief of the Economics Department at the Economics and Administration College in Kufa University, (2013-2016).
• Vice President for Financial and Administration Affairs (2017-2019).
• The Chief of Raredain Center for Deluge (RCD) 2020-2021.

Researches and Studies (in Arabic)

1. The Usage of The Rational Expectations Concept in Analyzing The Inflationary Gap in The Iraqi Economy, the magazine of Babil University \ Vol. 7 \ Issue 6, 2002.
2. 2- The State and the Globalization: What about the Future? \ Al-Hikma \ Issue 30, October 2002.
3. The Arabs and the Globalization: Submissiveness not readiness, a methodical approach from the shadow of the new political economics to the globalization and its effect upon the Arabs’ economy ; Baghdad Symposium’s researches and studies (14 – 16 April 2002), session 2, Al-Hikma House, Baghdad 2002.
4. The Globalized Economic System, Baghdad Combined-College of Economics magazine, issue 8, December 2004
5. The Limitations of The Economic System In Iraq, Al-Gari for Administrations & Economics, issue 2, 2005.
6. The Iraqi Economy Scene: The Facts and The Options, Al-Gari for Administrations & Economics, issue 2, 2005.
7. The Political Economy Of Globalization: Reading The Global Patterns Of Transformation From The National Economy To The Globalized Economy, Economics & Administration Science magazine, Basra University, issue 18, 2006.
8. The Iraqi Economy: Present Burdens and Future Ambitions, Al-Multaka magazine (Afak Researches Institution, Baghdad), issue 3, summer 2006.
9. Corruption in Iraq: Roots, Offshoots, and Its Bitter Fruitage. Economic Studies, Al-Hikma House, issue 18, sixth year, summer 2006.
10. Poverty in Iraq: A Human Development Approach, Arabic Economic Journal (Cairo: Arab Society for Economic Research), No. 38, Spring 2007.
11. The Conceptual Frame For Human Development in Iraq, a study presented to the project of the Iraqi national human development report, 2007 .
12. Human Development in Iraq, Alqadesea magazine, No. 9, 2007
13. The Concept of Islamic State in Emam Mohammed Baqer Alsadr thought, Al- Moben magazine, No. 10, 2007.
14. Oil and its Role Re-contraction of Iraq, Economic Studies, Al-Hikma House, issue19, 2007.
15. The Future of Oil in The Gulf, The Gulf Magazine, issue15 ,2008.
16. Woman in Iraq: Gender Approach.
17. Unemployment in Iraq (2003-2009) , Economic Studies, Al-Hikma House, issue21, 2009.
18. Islam and Economic Development, Economic Studies, Al-Hikma House, issue25, 2011.
19. Poverty and Ration System, Al-Gari for Administrations & Economics, 2013 .
20. 29. Islamic Waqf and its Impact on Economic Development, Journal of the Yearbook of the Forum (Najaf: The National Forum for Research on Thought, Culture and Thought), No. (4), 2013.
21. 30. Economic Development in Iraq in the War on Terror, Hammurabi Journal of Studies, (Beirut / Baghdad: Hamorabi Center for Research and Strategic Studies), No. 5, Second Year, April 2013.
22. 31. Terrorism and its Implications for Human Development in Iraq, Al-Ghari Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Issue 29, ninth year 2013.
23. 32. The Problem of the Developmental Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds with Special Reference to the Possibility of Establishing a Sovereign Fund in Iraq, Journal of Economic Studies, Baghdad: Bayt al-Hikma, No. 30, 2013.
24. 33. Islamic Economy between Science and Doctrine: Continuing Dispute and Existing Problems, Journal of the Faculty of Management and Economics for Economic, Administrative and Financial Studies, No. 1, Sixth Year, January 2014.
25. 34. Development and Climate Change in Iraq, Al-Kout Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences (Wasit: Faculty of Management and Economics, Wasit University), No. (2014).
26. 35. Housing and Human Security in Iraq, Second Scientific Conference of the College of Management and Economics, (Towards Securing a Decent Housing for All Iraqis), Najaf, 9-10 November 2014.
27. 36. Problems of the implementation of lease contract in Islamic banks, Journal of the Islamic University, 2015.
28. 37. Development and Environment in Developing Countries, Acceptable Research in the Journal of the College of Education for Girls, 2017.
29. 38. Failure of development or failure development? (Criticism of Development Tracks in Iraq and Research on Alternatives), Ministry of Planning Conference, Iraq Vision 2030.
30. 39. Economic Transition in Iraq: Problems and Alternatives, Al-Ghari Journal of Economic and Administrative Research, Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2017.
31. 40. The private sector in Iraq: Accountability of the private sector to achieve sustainable development, in: Monitoring Economic and Social Rights in the Arab Countries, The Role of the Private Sector in Development and Limited Accountability Frameworks, Arab Non-Governmental Organizations Network for Development, Beirut, 2021.

Researches and Studies (in English)

1. Social Protection and Safety Nets in Iraq, World Food Programme, Institute of Development Studies, December (2015).
2. Identifying Weaknesses and Possible Development Solutions for The Iraqi Economy, International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, Volume 13 - Issue 1, March 2020.
3. Developments of Oil Stocks and their Impact on Oil Prices in the Global Energy Markets, International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Volume 24 - Issue 7, 2020.
4. The Health Insurance System and Its Proposed Implementation in Iraq, Journal of Critical Reviews, VOL 7, ISSUE 13, 2020: 2688-2697.
5. 5.Circular Economy Initiatives through Energy Accounting and Sustainable Energy Performance under Integrated Reporting Framework, International Journal of Mathematical, Engineering and Management Sciences, Vol. 5, No. 6, 1032-1045, 2020.

Scientific Conferences and Symposium

1. The First National Conference of Economics \ Economics & Administration College \ Kufa University; Kufa city, November 2000.
2. 2- The Second National Conference of Economics \ Economics and Administration College \ Kufa University; (The Future of the Arab Economy Within the Inconstant International Environment), 8 – 9 October 2002.
3. The Conference of Qadissiya University, Qadissiya University, Diwaniya, 28-29 March 2001
4. The Third Scientific Conference of Baghdad Combined-College of Economics, (Reviving Iraqi Economy: An Objective Necessity Against Embargo), Baghdad, 10-11 April 2001
5. Baghdad Symposium (Globalization and Its Influence upon the Arab’s Economy), Baghdad, 14 – 16 April 2002.
6. The first scientific symposium of Economics Department, Economics and Administration College \ Kufa University, (Prospecting the Iraqi Economy), Najaf city 2004.
7. The Symposium of Iraq Center for Researches, (The American War against Iraq: Goals and Results); Baghdad March 2005
8. The Second Scientific Symposium of Economics Department, Economics and Administration College \ Kufa University, (The Human Development in Iraq: Reality and Requirements), Najaf city, 8 May 2006.
9. The annual conference of Al-Hikma House, (Building Iraq ... Visions and Strategies), Najaf city, October 2006.
10. Towards Strengthening Social Protection and Social Security Policies and Legislation in Iraq”, Iraqi Center for Labor Culture, Baghdad, September 9-10, 2018.
11. The Arab Forum for Sustainable Development, Beirut, during the period 9-11 April 2019.
12. High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, New York, 15-18 July 2019.
13. Al-Rafidain Forum for Dialogue, Security and Economy in Iraq, September 26-28, 2019.
14. Arab NGO Network for Development Forum 2020, Beirut, February 18-19, 2020.
15. Conference of the Ministry of Planning “Comprehensive review of the sustainable development agenda and preparation of a recovery plan responsive to the health and economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic”, Baghdad October 21-22, 2020.
16. Conference of the Ministry of Planning “National Consultations for the Preparation of Iraq’s Second Voluntary Report on Sustainable Development 2021”, Baghdad, March 15-16, 2021.
17. Conference for the launch of the “Economic and Social Rights Monitor in the Arab Countries”, the role of the private sector in development and limited accountability frameworks, Beirut, July 29, 2021.

Books (in Arabic)

1. Globalization and the future of the economic role of the state in the third world, University Book House, Al Ain (UAE), 2002 (350 pages).
2. The State and the Future of Development in the Arab World: An Attempt to Anticipate Global Change in Light of the Future Analysis Methodology, Al-Warraq Foundation for Publishing and Distribution, Amman, 2006 (536 pages).
3. Encyclopedia of Iraqi Parties, Dar Al-Aref Publications, Beirut 2007, (686 pages)
4. Iraqi Oil and the Oil Industry in Iraq and the Region after the Occupation, Iraq Research Center, 2007 .
5. Guide to University Theses and Dissertations for the College of Administration and Economics at the University of Kufa, College of Administration and Economics, Najaf, 2008 (142 pages).
6. Principles of Economics, Dar Safaa, Amman, 2009 (288 pages).
7. Iraq and the search for a future, the Iraqi Center for Research and Studies, Najaf, 2008 (614 pages).
8. The Arab-Qatari State: Contents and Problems: A Theoretical Approach, Scientific Center for Political Studies, Amman, 2008 (96 pages).
9. Principles of Economics, Al-Nibras Corporation for Printing, Publishing and Distribution, Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf.
10. Evaluation of Gender Statistics in Iraq, ESCWA and the Central Agency for Statistics and Information Technology (Iraq), 2009.
11. Microeconomics: Theory and Policy, Dar Al-Manhaj, Amman, 2009 (300 pages).
12. Economic Measurement Theories and Applications, Dar Al-Safaa, Amman, 2009 (300 pages).
13. Democracy: Concepts and Experiences, Iraqi Center for Research and Studies, Najaf, 2010.
14. Directory of University Theses and Dissertations for the College of Administration and Economics at the University of Kufa, College of Administration and Economics, Najaf, 2010 (second edition / increased and revised)..
15. Bibliography of University Theses and Dissertations in Economics, Kufa University Press, Najaf, 2010.
16. Encyclopedia of Iraqi politics, Dar Al-Aref Publications, Beirut, 2012, (797 pages)..
17. Analysis of food security, living standards and social transfers in Iraq, Central Statistical Organization (Iraq) and World Food Programme, 2012.
18. The Oil, Development and Democracy Trilogy in Iraq, Iraq Center for Studies, Baghdad, 2014..
19. Iraq Economic History, Part II: The Ottoman Occupation, Bayt Alhekma, Baghdad, 2014.
20. Iraq An Economic History, Part III: The British Occupation, Bayt Alhekma, Baghdad, 2014.
21. The Oil Industry in Iraq: Prospects and Challenges, Iraq Center for Studies, Baghdad, 2015.
22. Comparative Economic Systems, University Book House, Al Ain (UAE), 2016.
23. Fundamentals of Scientific Research in Economics, Noor Publishing Foundation, Berlin, 2016 .
24. Fiscal policy in Iraq between financial sustainability and the requirements of the economy, Noor Publishing Foundation, Berlin, 2017 .
25. Principles of Economics: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, University Book House, Al Ain (UAE), 2017 .
26. Iraq Economic History, Part IV: The Royal Era, Bayt Alhekma, Baghdad, 2017 .
27. Iraq Economic History, Part V: The First Republic, Bayt Alhekma, Baghdad, 2017 .
28. Social Protection in Iraq: Stakeholder Analysis, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Amman/Berlin, 2017.
29. The Environmental Economist, Al-Nibras Foundation, 2018,.
30. Iraq Economic History, Part VI: The Second Republic, Bayt Alhekma, Baghdad, 2019 .
31. Financial Policies: A Modern Introduction, University Book House, Al Ain (UAE), 2020 .
32. The Political Economy of Education in Iraq: The Challenge of the Last Chance, Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue, Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf, 2020 .
33. Iraq Economic History, Part VII, Bayt Alhekma, Baghdad, 2020 .
34. Iraq Economic History, Part VIII, Bayt Alhekma, Baghdad, 2021 .
35. Financial Institutions, University Book House, Al Ain (UAE), 2021 .
36. Iraq: 2020 (Strategic Report of Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue), Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue, Al-Najaf, 2021
37. The Central Bank of Iraq: Tasks, Roles, and Future Options, Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue, Al-Najaf, 2021 .
38. Iraq: 2021 (Strategic Report of Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue), Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue, Al-Najaf, 2022 .
39. A guide to participatory budget planning in Iraq: a youth perspective, UNICEF, the German Agency for International Cooperation, and the Orphan Foundation for Development, Baghdad, 2022.

Articles

More than fifty articles in the Iraqi newspapers and magazines, beside the monthly, weekly, and daily bulletins.