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Islam Al Faid

Research Assistant

Islam Al Faid brings a robust background in health economics and data analysis to ARCED Foundation. During his academic years, he actively participated in national economics and policy-based competitions and contributed to health-related projects and research, including a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) project and a tobacco elasticity policy project at ICDDR,B. His proficiency in statistical software such as Stata and growing expertise in SurveyCTO, R, and Python, ensure he is well-equipped for high-quality data analysis and reliable research outcomes. His thesis on the out-of-pocket expenditure & determinants of four or more (4+) antenatal care utilization based on a study in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh identifies education, preference for ANC, and proximity to healthcare services as key factors influencing antenatal care utilization. As Vice President (Skill Development) at the Health Economics Study Alliance in University of Dhaka, he led skill development sessions for over 150 students, focusing on tools like MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Stata, and R. His proficiency in managing digital content and producing infographics and research summaries is noteworthy. Looking forward, he aims to enhance his skills further to ensure high-quality data and extract reliable research studies, while expanding his knowledge of other data programming software such as R and Python. With a strong analytical skill set and a deep understanding of complex data, he is committed to driving impactful research initiatives at ARCED Foundation.