Socioeconomics Program

The Socioeconomics Program is one of the knowledge programs established by the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies in Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview and precise analysis of the questions arising from the interconnection between societies and economies.

The Socioeconomics Program, which was previously a unit, was established in 2020. It aims to enrich the discussion on contemporary socio-economic developments, concepts, and theories. Additionally, it aims to study the importance of socio-economic topics for specific communities and groups, with a focus on the Kingdom, the Gulf countries, and the Arab and Islamic world.

The Socioeconomics Program offers interdisciplinary approaches that include socio-economic theories, political and social studies, and socio-cultural topics. This aims to provide a comprehensive overview and precise analysis of the questions arising from the interconnection between societies and economies.

The Socioeconomics Program undertakes pioneering projects within the economic and social framework. One such project is 'Society, Education, and Employment in the Kingdom,' which aims to study critical issues related to education reform and the importance of these reforms in facilitating entry into the Saudi job market. This is particularly significant given the Kingdom's demographic makeup and the fact that employment is a major concern for Saudi youth of both genders.

The Socioeconomics Program engages in various activities to promote its objectives. It organizes virtual discussion forums, and public lectures, and publishes a range of cultural, intellectual, political, and economic outputs. These include commentaries, special reports, studies, and more.