BSIA

Background

Since completing his undergraduate at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2011, Bilal developed a strong interest in international development policy and practice, particularly in areas concerning human development (e.g. health and education).

Over the course of his graduate career, Bilal hopes to develop a comprehensive understanding of development theory, espectially the discourse between various perspectives that can shape policy goals and methods.  In addition, he aims to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for conducting policy implementation, and thus hopes to contribute to the field as an informed practitioner.

As a CIGI Junior Fellow, Bilal is part of the graduate policy research team contributing to CIGI's work on the post-2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).