Ali Sami Seçkin, Project Manager 1 October 2022

Ali Sami Seçkin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bilkent University and a Master’s degree from the Atatürk Institute at Boğaziçi University. He began his career at Policy Analytics Lab (PAL) during his undergraduate studies and has been working as a full-time team member since 2020, taking active roles in projects focused on urban economics, regional development, and spatial planning.

Within PAL, Ali Sami has contributed to projects implemented in Uzbekistan and Oman as well as to local projects in Türkiye. His experience covers urban regeneration, redevelopment of industrial areas, master planning, and economic needs analysis, with responsibilities spanning project management, development of analytical frameworks, current state assessments, and the formulation of policy recommendations. He works closely with international organizations, public institutions, and local authorities, supporting coordination between technical teams, local stakeholders, and decision-makers.

His areas of expertise include urban and regional economics, land use and spatial economics, and economic feasibility and impact assessments.