Mahmoud Elsayed is a Senior Economist in the World Bank’s Education Global Practice, where he leads education programs in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. He works with government officials, policymakers, and partners to develop and implement strategies for educational improvement and skills development. Mahmoud has contributed to projects in Yemen, Iraq, and other MENA countries, focusing on expanding access to education, strengthening systems, and supporting human capital development. He holds a master’s degree in Public Finance Policy and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University.