Dr Rabia Manzoor has over 15 years of experience in the development sector, with a strong focus on sustainable development, social and economic issues, and public policy. She has led and contributed to numerous high-impact research projects addressing economic and social inequalities, education, health economics, trade, and SME competitiveness. Her expertise spans the design, implementation, and evaluation of development programmes, with a strong focus on monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Her PhD research examined labour market dynamics, human capital development, and issues related to gender, wage, and income inequality. She has also authored several peer-reviewed publications in both national and international journals.