Ms. Fathimath Saeed is an economist with over 15 years of professional experience specializing in macroeconomic policy, fiscal management, public finance reforms, and debt and fiscal sustainability. She currently serves as a Consultant Economist and Team Leader under the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Technical Assistance 10140, Supporting the Strengthening Fiscal Management and Sustainability Program, contributing to policy reforms aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, improving public financial management, addressing fiscal deficits and debt vulnerabilities, and enhancing institutional capacity in the Maldives.

Her professional expertise spans macro-fiscal analysis, public expenditure and debt management, fiscal governance, and public sector wage and pension reforms. She has extensive experience in economic research, policy advisory work, and institutional reform, alongside an academic background as a former Lecturer in Economics and Research at Maldives National University.

Ms. Saeed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Melbourne, a Master’s degree in Economics from Macquarie University, and a Postgraduate Research Diploma in Economics from Monash University, Australia. Her academic distinctions include the Dean’s Commendation, Vice-Chancellor’s Commendation, Maldivian President’s Award for postgraduate academic excellence, and Monash University’s Best Research Presentation Award.