EXPERIENCE & PERSPECTIVE
Professional background
Dr Shahbaz Tariq is a finance and economics professional with 14+ years of experience across international NGOs, diplomatic missions, and academia. He has held roles with the Australian High Commission, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Centre for Peace & Development Initiatives, and Helping Hand for Relief & Development, strengthening donor compliance, budgeting, audits, and institutional governance.
Holding a PhD in Finance, he blends financial systems expertise with research on fintech adoption, corporate governance, and economic reform. At Freedom Gate Prosperity, he leads economics and governance research, providing evidence that supports policy advocacy, program design, and inclusive development strategies.