Fully prepared and taught the following academic courses:

Graduate Level: 

• (Winter 2023) IP608 – The Economics of Human Security and the Environment: This course provides an assessment and treatment to the differing approaches in pursuit of income and non-income human security dimensions during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic and those caused by climate changes (click here for course outline).
• (Winter 2021, Winter 2020, Winter 2019, Spring 2016) IP631- Economic Policy and Human Security: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights refers, in Articles 25 and 27, to rights related to an adequate standard of living, adequate medical care, and to education. In the global setting the public policies enacted to fulfill these rights vary greatly from country to country. This course considers domestic and international aspects of selected economic policies in different countries as they relate to issues such as income distribution, health care and education. (click here for course outline).

• (Winter 2020) IP633- Special Topics in Human Security (Economic Human Rights and Development): This course provides a detailed look at public policies in pursuit of economic human rights. We will thoroughly review the evolution of development paradigm from its earliest incarnation – focused narrowly on GDP growth – to today’s more holistic understanding of development as a multidimensional process involving major changes in social, cultural, and political structures, as well as the acceleration of economic growth, the reduction of inequality, and the eradication of poverty. This course’ approach will be eclectic and will reference relevant concepts and theories from a variety of disciplines, including economic development, social policy, and human rights. (Click here for course outline)

Undergraduate level

• (Winter 2016) SK221- Social Policy: This course provides an overview of the development of social policies in Canada, starting with Aboriginal people before colonization up until the present day and the impact on social justice and marginalized peoples. (Click here for course outline).

• (Winter 2019, Winter 2016) EC207- Economic Development: A study of growth in developing countries; considering the relationship of economic development to the structure of the economy; problems in modernizing the economic structure; problems of growth within the modernized sector of the economy.(Click here for course outline).
• (Fall 2015, Winter 2010) EC303- Economic Evaluation in the Public Sector An examination of the theoretical foundations of benefit-cost analysis, cost-utility analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis along with the introduction of a number of case studies. Applications are to a number of areas within the public sector. (Click here for course outline).
• (Fall 2015) EC120- Introduction to Microeconomics: this course analyzes the decision making of individual households and firms in a market economy, with an emphasis on the use of the price mechanism to allocate resources. The course includes applications to relevant economic policy. (Click here for course outline).
• (Fall 2009) EC235- Quantitative Techniques & Research Methods: An introduction to statistics commonly used in applied economics including probability, distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing and non-parametric statistics. (Click here for course outline).

• (Winter 2010) BU275- Business Decision Models: This course develops a quantitative (mathematical) approach to business decision-making. Course topics include decision-making under uncertainty, risk and certainty (with complexity). (Click here for course outline).
• (Fall 2015, Fall 2009) BU205- Introduction to Applied Statistics:  Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, chi-square tests and simple and multiple regression. The course uses computers extensively. (Click here for course outline).
• (Winter 2019, Winter 2010, Winter 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2008) BU/EC255: Managerial Statistics, and Statistical Analysis Tutorial Lab: An introduction to classical statistics with emphasis on business and economic applications. Topics include probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple and multiple regression, analysis of variance, chi-square tests and non-parametric statistics. Students will be taught why, where and how statistical techniques are applied. The course uses computers extensively. (Click here for course outline).

• (Fall 2003) MA102- Problem Solving: This course help students develop problem solving skills that can be applied throughout the college experience and beyond.
• (Fall 2004, Spring 2004, spring 2005) MA106- Calculus for Business and Economics: The course provides students with tools and training to be able to work with differential and integral calculus, including limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, and various applications. (Click here for course outline).
• (spring 2004) MA283- Preparatory course for Society of Actuaries’ first exam.

Fully developed and delivered specialized technical learning programs. I have also provided coaching sessions and individualized learning to tens of social security specialists across many countries. These sessions are customized on an individual basis to suit individual interest, development objectives, and country contexts of each participant.

Below are some selected programs:

• “Using Actuarial Valuation to Assess Long-term Sustainability.” A webinar session as part of the Executive E-learning on Pension Policy and Management, the International Training Center of the ILO. November 13, 2024.                 
• “Executive Course on Pension Policy and Management.” A 5-days intensive course I co-delivered its component sessions for officials from Malaysia’s pensions schemes and selected ministries, the International Training Center of the ILO, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 4-8, 2024.                                                                      
• “Closing Social Protection Gaps: Core Approaches and Distinct Implication for Financing.” A webinar as part of the E-Learning on Public Finance for Social Protection Analysts, the International Training Center of the ILO, October 22, 2024.                                                                         
• “Costing Social Protection Measures.” Social Wellbeing Research Center, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, September 25, 2024. This is a hands-on technical training I developed its material and delivered it as part of the certified International Pension and Retirement Professionals (CIPRP) program.
• “Advocacy in Public Policy: Lessons learnt from three countries experience.” A webinar as part of the pension Academy on Social Security, the International Training Center of the ILO. Turin, Italy. September 18, 2024.                                                                                     
• “Economic Human Rights: Rationale and Directions for Malaysia.” A two-days training program I designed and delivered to commissioners and staff of the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM). August 19-20, 2024. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.                                                                                                    
• “Evaluating Effectiveness of Public Policy.” A learning session as part of the “KPKT Policy Leadership Program 2024”, a collaboration between Razak School of Government (RSOG) and the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), Cyberjaya, Malaysia. July 10, 2024.
• “Advocacy in Action: Social Security Reform in Iraq.” A webinar as part of the E-Learning on Advocacy and Communication for Social Protection, the International Training Center of the ILO. June 27, 2024.
• “Pension System: Pension Reforms and Sustainable Financing.” Learning session as part of the Certified Social Protection Analyst (CSPA) program, Social Wellbeing Research Center (SWRC), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 26, 2024. 
• “Sustainable Financing for Social Protection.” A knowledge sharing webinar organized by the ASEAN Social Security Association. May 2, 2024.
• “Social Protection: Introduction and Malaysia’s Context,” and “Concepts of Pensions and retirements.” Two sessions as part of the training course: Fundamentals in Social Protection (FSP), Social Wellbeing Research Center (SWRC), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 27-29, 2024.
• “Using Actuarial Valuation to Assess Long-term Sustainability.” A webinar session as part of the Executive E-learning on Pension Policy and Management, the International Training Center of the ILO. November 23, 2023.
• “Closing Social Protection Gaps: Core Approaches and Distinct Implication for Financing.” A webinar as part of the E-Learning on Public Finance for Social Protection Analysts, the International Training Center of the ILO. October 24, 2023.
• “Costing Social Protection Benefits.” This is a hands-on technical training I developed its material and delivered it for technical specialists at the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Malaysia. October 13, 2023.
• “Advocacy in Action: Social Security Reform in Iraq.” A webinar as part of the E-Learning on Advocacy, the International Training Center of the ILO. September 21, 2023.
• “Understanding Social Protection Concepts and Malaysia’s Reality.” A knowledge sharing session for staff of the Malaysian Employees’ Provident Fund, Kuala Lumpur, September 11, 2023.
• “Understanding Social Protection Concepts and Malaysia’s Reality.” A training Session for Media persons and influencers, Employees’ Provident Fund, Kuala Lumpur, September 14, 2023.
• “Costing Social Protection Measures.” Social Wellbeing Research Center, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, September 13, 2023. This is a hands-on technical training I developed its material and delivered it as part of the certified International Pension and Retirement Professionals (CIPRP) program.
• “Pension Systems: Sustainable Financing,” a webinar session as part of the Certified International Pension and Retirement Professionals (CIPRP) program, Social Wellbeing Research Center (SWRC), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 13, 2023.
• “Actuarial Analysis Capacity Building Program,” a technical workshop that I co-delivered for actuarial analysts of Iraq’s social security departments (federal and Kurdistan region of Iraq), the International Training Center of the ILO, delivered in Erbil, Iraq, March 12-16, 2023.
• “Building Costing Models.” Social Wellbeing Research Center, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, February 15-16, 2023. This is a hands-on technical training I developed its material and delivered it as part of the certified International Pension and Retirement Professionals (CIPRP) program. Participants were technical staff from Malaysia’s Social Security Organization (SOCSO).
• “Building effective and integrated pension systems.” Two webinar sessions as part of the Academy on Social Security, the International Training Center of the ILO. September 20-22, 2022.
• “Financing the Social Assistance System in Iraq,” presented as part of a training course on governance of social protection for Members of Parliaments and senior government officials, July 5, 2022.
• “Sustainable Financing of Social Protection,” and “Policies on Pension, Retirement, and Ageing.” Two webinar sessions as part of the certified International Pension and Retirement Professionals (CIPRP) program, Social Wellbeing Research Center (SWRC), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 16, 2022.
• “Introduction to Social Security: Conventions and Best Practices.” Delivered as part of training for Journalists in Baghdad and Erbil, Iraq. December 20, 2021 and January 17, 2022.
• “Closing Social Protection Gaps: Core Approaches and Distinct Implication for Financing.” A webinar as part of the E-Learning on Public Finance for Social Protection Analysts, the International Training Center of the ILO. October 25, 2021.
• “Building effective and integrated pension systems.” Two webinar sessions as part of the Academy on Social Security, the International Training Center of the ILO. September 21-23, 2021.
• “Sustainable Social Protection Financing Options for Antigua and Barbuda.” A webinar session as part of the E-Training program on Social Protection for Antigua and Barbuda, the International Training Center of the ILO. June 15, 2021.
• “Social Protection Financing in Indonesia: Situation Analysis and Options for Reform.” Two webinar sessions as part of the E-Training program on Social Protection Policy Design, Programming, and Implementation, the International Training Center of the ILO. May 24-30, 2021.
• “Social Protection Financing in Barbados: Situation Analysis and Options for Reform.” Two webinar sessions as part of the E-Training program on Social Protection Policy and Quantitative Techniques, the International Training Center of the ILO. March 9-12, 2021.
• “Assessment of Social Protection Gaps and Contribution Financing of Social Security.”
  A webinar as part of the E-Learning on Public Finance for Social Protection, the International Training Center of the ILO. October 8, 2020.
• “The Case for Social Protection: Concepts and Policy Objectives.” A webinar as part of the E-Learning on Public Finance for Social Protection, the International Training Center of the ILO. October 8, 2020.
• “A Policy Leadership Workshop: Social Policymaking for Shared Prosperity.” Fully prepared and delivered a three-days learning program for future leaders of Malaysia’s civil servants. Razak School of Government, Putrajaya, Malaysia. February 19-21, 2020. (click here to view).
• “Building Costing Models.” Social Wellbeing Research Center, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, October 9-10, 2019. This is a hands-on technical training I developed its material and delivered it, participants were technical staff from civil service, social insurance organizations, and academia.
• “Costing Child Sensitive Social Protection Interventions,” Antananarivo, Madagascar, February 14-15, 2017. This is a hands-on technical training I developed its material and delivered it on how to cost social protection programs, participants were technical staff from different ministries.
• “Costing Child Sensitive Social Protection Strategies,” Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, November 13-14, 2012. This is a hands-on technical training I developed its material and delivered it on how to cost social protection programs, participants were members of the Inter-Agency Working Group for Social Protection.
• “Child Sensitive Social Policies” (multidimensional poverty, equity-refocus, social budgeting, and social protection), Harare, Zimbabwe, September 27, October 25, November 29, 2012, and May 16, 2013. This is an in-house training program for all UNICEF staff I developed and delivered.
• Review for Society of Actuaries’ Exam 1
• Quantifying Models for Risk Management

• Compiled Evaluation Reports for all Academic courses taught (click here).
• Compiled excellence in teaching recognition letters (click here).