Fateh Belaïd

Fateh Belaïd

Principal Fellow, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC)

Fateh Belaïd is a Principal Fellow in the Climate and Sustainability Team at KAPSARC and an expert in energy and environmental economics. Previously a professor at Lille Catholic University, he led the Smart and Sustainable Cities research unit and collaborated on projects with the French Ministry of Ecological Transition and the European Commission. His research focuses on energy efficiency, quantitative policy, behavioral economics, energy poverty, and sustainable cities, with extensive publications in leading journals. Fateh holds a Ph.D. in economics and is widely recognized for his work on energy efficiency adoption and climate change policy.

Areas of Interest:

  • Econometrics
  • Natural Resources and Environment
  • International
  • Environmental Economics
  • Applied Microeconomics

Education:

  • Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral Research in Economics University of Orleans, France
  • PH.D in Economics, University of Littoral Côte d’Opale, France - 2005-2008
  • Master Degree in Economic Decisions, University of Littoral Côte d’Opale, France - 2003-2004

Experience:

  • Full Professor of Economics, Lille Catholic University, 2019 - Present
  • Research fellow. King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, 2021-Present
  • Director of the Smart & Sustainable Cities Research Center, 2020-Present

Latest Publications:

  • Bakaloglou, S. & Belaıd, F. (2022). The role of uncertainty in shaping individual preferences for residential energy renovation decisions. The Energy Journal, 43(4).
  • Belaıd, F. (2022a). How does concrete and cement industry transformation contribute to mitigating climate change challenges? Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances, 15,
  • Belaıd, F. (2022b). Mapping and understanding the drivers of fuel poverty in emerging economies: the case of egypt and jordan. Energy Policy, 162, 112775. p.106755
Energy Expenditure in Egypt: Empirical Evidence Based on A Quantile Regression Approach

Areas of Interest: Econometrics Natural Resources and Environment International Environmental Economics Applied Microeconomics Education: Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral... Read More

December, 2020

Working Papers
Energy Expenditure in Egypt: Empirical Evidence Based on a Quantile Regression Approach

Areas of Interest: Econometrics Natural Resources and Environment International Environmental Economics Applied Microeconomics Education: Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral... Read More

August, 2020

ERF 26th Annual Conference
Fuel Poverty Exposure and Drivers: A Comparison of Vulnerability Landscape between Egypt and Jordan

Areas of Interest: Econometrics Natural Resources and Environment International Environmental Economics Applied Microeconomics Education: Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral... Read More

April, 2020

Working Papers
What drives renewable energy production in MENA Region? Investigating the roles of political stability, governance and financial sector

Areas of Interest: Econometrics Natural Resources and Environment International Environmental Economics Applied Microeconomics Education: Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral... Read More

July, 2019

Working Papers
Renewable and Non-Renewable Electricity Consumption, Carbon Emissions and GDP: Evidence From Mediterranean Countries

Areas of Interest: Econometrics Natural Resources and Environment International Environmental Economics Applied Microeconomics Education: Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral... Read More

August, 2016

Working Papers
Workshops/Seminars
The Potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on The Economic Transformation of GCC Countries – ERF-GCC High Level Policy Seminar

Areas of Interest: Econometrics Natural Resources and Environment International Environmental Economics Applied Microeconomics Education: Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral... Read More

Oct 15, 2024

Annual Conferences
ERF 26th Annual Conference: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a Framework for MENA’s Development Policy

Areas of Interest: Econometrics Natural Resources and Environment International Environmental Economics Applied Microeconomics Education: Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral... Read More

Jun 23, 2020

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