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Teaching Assistant

Sezer Ferhad

Email:ferhad.sezer@ibu.edu.mk

Education

Bachelor, International Balkan University, Political Science, 2017 - 2021

Master, International Balkan University, International Economic Relations, 2021 - 2022

PhD candidate, International Balkan University, Economics, 2024 - 2024

Publications

Sezer Ferhad,Kire Sharlamanov, Mevludin Ibish,The Complexity of the Balkan Route of Migration,VIZIONE - International Journal of Social Sciences,15/6/2023,41,113-122,Link

Sezer Ferhad,Mevludin Ibish,Understanding the challenges of the IMF through the case studies of Greece, Argentina and Turkiye,Journal of Law and Politics,15/4/2023,4,1,Link

Sezer Ferhad,Exploring the role of the IMF in International Economics,Trends in Economics, Finance and Management Journal ,12/6/2023,5,1,Link

Sezer Ferhad,Mevludin Ibish,An asymmetrical conundrum: Israel and Palestine,Daily Sabah,18/10/2023,Link

Sezer Ferhad,Mevludin Ibish,Analyzing the relations between Türkiye - Albania and Albanian communities in the Western Balkans,TUİÇ Akademi,19/2/2024

Sezer Ferhad,Mevludin Ibish,North Macedonia's Challenging Path to EU Integration,VIZIONE - International Journal of Social Sciences,20/1/2024,42,231-244,Link

Sezer Ferhad,Mevludin Ibish,Western Balkans, Turkiye and the concept of Natural Position,Journal of International Relations and Political Science Studies,24/12/2023,9,1-15,Link

Sezer Ferhad,Mevludin Ibish,The profound challenges of Kosovo in its path towards the European Union,VIZIONE - International Journal of Social Sciences,24/6/2024,43,41-50,Link

Sezer Ferhad,Impact of Corruption on Public Debt: A Comparative Analysis of North Macedonia, Serbia and Albania,Istanbul Iktisat Dergisi - Istanbul Journal of Economics,8/12/2025,75,02,dx.doi.org/10.26650/ISTJECON2025-1701418,Link

Sezer Ferhad,The Impact of Economic Globalization on Income Inequality in Developing Countries: Case Study of Türkiye,International Journal of Social Science and Human Research,27/2/2025,08,02,1257-1261,DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i2-56,,Link

Sezer Ferhad,The Role of International Financial Institutions on Economic Stability: A Study of Developing Countries,GAS Journal of Economics and Business Management (GASJEBM),7/10/2025,02,08,26-32,10.5281/zenodo.17283873,Link

Sezer Ferhad,Mevludin Ibish, Muhammed Fatih Kaytan,The Political Economy and Historical Context of North Macedonia’s Independence,International Journal of Social Science and Human Research,1/10/2025,08,10,7598-7604,https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i10-03,Link

Projects

"Health in Sport, Future in Life" - Erasmus+ KA153, Coordinator, Action research, Green Crescent Sports Club, 12/10/2025 - 18/10/2025 , URL
The “Health in Sport, Future in Life” Erasmus+ KA153 project was a comprehensive 7-day sports and workshops-based project with the goal of raising awareness and tackling the various types of addictions through cultural activities, educational workshops and sports activities.

Professional and Artistic Activity

Analyzing the relations between Türkiye - Albania and Albanian communities in the Western Balkans, TUIC Akademi, Tirana, Albania/Online, Website Link, File Link

Impact of International Financial Institutions on Economic Stability in Developing Countries, Faculty of Security - Skopje / University "Sv. Kliment Ohridski" - Bitola, Members of Parliament Club, Website Link, File Link

TURKIYE’S ROLE IN SHAPING POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH MACEDONIA: INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS, Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, IBU Campus, Website Link, File Link

Power, Policy and Public Finance: A Workshop on Political Economy Challenges", Balkan Research Center, IBU Campus, Website Link, File Link

Executive Workshop for Facilitators: Bridging education and industry through 21st century skills and virtual collaboration, IBU - Seal NR, IBU Campus, Website Link, File Link

IV. International Istanbul Economics Research Conference (IIERC), Istanbul University, Istanbul University Campus, Website Link, File Link

The Future is Now: AI, Sustainability, and Ethics in a Rapidly Evolving World, IBU , IBU Campus, Website Link, File Link

Administrative Duties

In-House Promotion, 15/02/2023 - 1/07/2024,
Hosting, presenting to visiting fourth-year high school students for promotion of IBU

Scholarship commissioner, 10/07/2023 - 2/12/2024,
Adjusting the scholarship rate of student applicants based on the scholarship criteria

Assistant to the Director of the Balkan Research Center, 29/02/2024 - 2/12/2024,
Providing administrative assistance to the Director of the Balkan Research Center

Administrator of Scholarship Committee, 4/03/2024 - 2/12/2024,
Providing the Scholarship Committee with reports on scholarship applications, filing scholarship applications and informing units about decisions of Scholarship Committee

Assistant to the Vice Rector, 1/09/2022 - 1/07/2024,
Providing Academic and Administrative assistance to the Vice Rector

Student Wellbeing Center, 18/06/2025 - 18/06/2025,
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