Dr. Riadh BEN JELILI is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Southern Brittany, France, with a Ph.D. in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Burgundy. His extensive career includes roles as Director of Research at The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation, Economic Advisor at the Arab Planning Institute, and academic positions at several universities. His research focuses on applied econometrics, development economics, and trade, with numerous publications in refereed journals and books. Fluent in French, Arabic, and English, Dr. Ben Jelili has also contributed to policy reports and training programs, particularly in the Arab region. His expertise spans econometric modeling, competitiveness, and institutional reforms.