Name : Dr. Mazhar Hussain
Position: : Director, Economic and Social Research Department, Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), Turkiye
Profession : Economist, Policy Researcher, Development Strategist

Mazhar Hussain is the Director of Economic and Social Research at the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), a key subsidiary organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) based in Ankara, Turkiye. An economist with 17 years of international development experience, he specializes in conducting policy research, developing evidence-based policy recommendations, and designing impactful development strategies and roadmaps aimed at enhancing the well-being of communities across OIC member states. In his role at SESRIC, Mr. Hussain leads a team of skilled researchers who provide data-driven insights and strategic policy guidance across a broad range of socio-economic sectors. These efforts support the achievement of the OIC’s development objectives, addressing critical challenges and fostering sustainable development through the promotion of intra-OIC cooperation.