Anis Ben Brik, PhD
Professor of Social Policy & Evaluation

Welcome to my research page!
As a professor of social policy and evaluation, my research interest centres on "societal resilience and vulnerability", employing a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses sociological, psychological, and political science perspectives.
As the founding director of the Program for Social Policy Evaluation and Research (PROSPER) at the College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), I have a wealth of experience in leading and conducting research in these areas. I am also the founding president of the Global South Evaluation Society and I serve as the Middle East and North Africa Regional Organizing Partner for the United Nations NGO Major Group.
My work has been published in numerous international peer-reviewed journals, and I am a frequent speaker on issues related to social welfare, family relations, and evaluation. I am also an advocate for the rights of families and children, and I am committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the world.
Thank you for visiting my research page. I hope you will find my work interesting and informative. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about my research, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Discover My Latest Book
This book examines the progress of the development of public policy evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region from multiple perspectives. It describes both past developments and the current state of evaluation across the region, focusing on how political regimes, administrative traditions and policy advisory systems shape evaluation processes in different contexts.
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With contributions from a diverse list of international authors, it investigates the historical development of evaluation across the MENA region and analyses the political landscape, highlighting emerging trends and potential challenges that could influence the future of the field.
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An essential resource for researchers and practitioners in evaluation, public policy and the MENA region, the book also provides students with the practical knowledge and essential skills needed for careers in evaluation and policy analysis.