The Center for Governance and Markets, based at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public and International Affairs, studies how institutions and civil society shape economic development and governance.
Faisal joins the center after years of work advancing intellectual freedom and economic opportunity in the Middle East. As founder and president of Ideas Beyond Borders, he leads initiatives that expand access to knowledge and support emerging innovators.
Through Bayt al-Hikma 2.0, Ideas Beyond Borders translates scientific, philosophical, and historical works into Arabic, expanding access to foundational knowledge. The organization also operates the Innovation Hub, which provides flexible micro-grants that help innovators, creators, and educators launch projects in their communities.
“Societies move forward when people have the freedom to think, experiment, and build. I’m glad to join the Center for Governance and Markets and contribute to conversations about how ideas turn into institutions that actually work.”
This appointment reflects a shared commitment between Ideas Beyond Borders and the Center for Governance and Markets to advancing research, intellectual exchange, and practical solutions that support open societies and economic development.
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