- Last week, one of OSFC’s notable alumni, Shazar Tariq, joined
Economics students to speak about his journey from studying Economics at
OSFC to becoming an Economic Advisor in Somaliland. Shazar studied Economics, Mathematics and Accountancy at OSFC between
2008 and 2010, before moving on to study Economics at the University of
Manchester through the Manchester Access Programme.
After gaining his undergraduate degree, Shazar studied for an MSc in
Oxford, spent time teaching English in Istanbul and worked for a
consultancy in London. Recently, Shazar was successful in gaining a place on an Overseas
Development Institute Fellowship Scheme for which thousands applied and
30-40 were selected from around the world.
Each year the scheme selects Economists from all around the world to
work as international civil servants in developing countries. Shazar has been selected as Economics Fellow for Somaliland and will
start his post this month providing Economic advice to the Director
General.
Shazar said: “I have returned to OSFC to personally thank my
Economics tutors for the support they gave me when I first started
discovering Economics.
"The fundamentals of Economics I learnt during my A Levels have
stayed with me and the quality of education I received at college was
incredible.
"I am looking forward to starting my post in Somaliland, as it will
be a unique opportunity for me to work inside the government of a
developing country - though Somaliland is still yet to be recognised as a
country internationally.”
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