Social Welfare in Qatar: Historical Context, Policy Development, and Future Imperatives

Anis Ben Brik is an associate professor of social policy and evaluation at the College of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar. He has authored and edited multiple influential works, including Public Policy Evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa, which provides an in-depth examination of Public Policy Evaluation, shaped by political regimes and administrative traditions in the MENA region. His works are known for critically addressing the complexities of governance and social challenges in the Arab world. Dr. Ben Brik’s Silent Pain and Public Policy: Suicide and Social Welfare in the Middle East and North Africa is a groundbreaking exploration of suicide in the MENA region, examining the limitations of social welfare systems in addressing this pressing issue. By identifying key factors such as political instability, gender disparities, and youth vulnerability, this book calls for a comprehensive, culturally informed approach to public policy reform.