Experts

I'm a researcher and I hold a PhD (2014) in international relations from the University of Leeds and two master’s degrees in political economy (2008) and international studies (2009) from the University of Sydney. I published widely about Lebanese and regional politics. My publications involve the publication of a book titled 'Democracy in Lebanon: Political Parties and the Struggle for Power since Syrian withdrawal' (I.B. Tauris, 2016, paperback edition 2019). It is based on more than 22 interviews conducted by the author.
I have also several academic and non-academic publications. I...

Abdul Karim Mourad is a technology educator and digital facilitator with over seven years of experience in STEAM and digital skills training. He teaches programming, robotics, and AI concepts to students and educators and is an AWS-certified instructor. He is currently pursuing an MBA in Management and actively supports community and volunteer initiatives.

As Innovation and Technology Officer, my tasks are to maintain and develop the websites of Lebanon Support's programmes, Daleel Madani, the CSKC and Civil Society Incubator specifically focusing on the aesthetic and design aspects of the websites.
Also I work on my web development company "Ayn-Beirut".

Christophe El-Khoury is a technology advisor and execution strategist working at the intersection of innovation, human systems, psychology, and national development.
As the founder of The Entity (https:/thentt.me), he partners with mission-led organizations, VCs, and NGOs to bridge the gap between vision and execution, translating strategies into scalable impact.

He also leads The Collective (https://collective.thentt.me), a national initiative uniting Lebanon’s tech and civic leaders to shape future-proof, ecosystem-wide solutions.

With a background in product, systems design, and...

I am a lawyer, researcher, creative producer and cultural technologist, working to develop technological solutions in blockchain and tech to advance social impact, equity in governance and knowledge coordination.
My work bridges arts, technology and cultural productions across difference, to explore connections and the universality that binds us all. I am fascinated by the divergence of Web3 and blockchain tech with systems change across industries and cultures.
My goal is to create transformative change and deep equity, drawing on cultural and creative systems and technology to re-imagine...

With studies in Business, IT, and Project Management, I am a results-driven, cross-functional professional with 15 years of experience in delivering projects, leading digital technology & IT, and operating various business functions.

My 10 years in the international development sector, engaging with donors, the private and public sectors, and community-based beneficiaries, have provided me with extensive experience in designing and delivering high-impact projects.

I have successfully led various business transformation programs, driving transformation across finance, operations, supply...

I am a humanitarian and human rights specialist with 19 years of field experience across Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, and Zambia. Holding an MSc in Law with a focus on child protection and international humanitarian legal frameworks, I have built my career at UNHCR, UNOPS, IRC, and NRC, working across refugee, displacement, and mixed-movement contexts in both camp and urban settings.
My core expertise spans community-based protection, child protection, GBV, housing/land/property, legal documentation, and civil registration, with sustained engagement across the humanitarian-development nexus. I have...

I am a data and database professional with strong hands-on experience in KoBo Toolbox, SQL, SPSS, Microsoft Access, Excel, and Power Query. I specialize in data collection, cleaning, transformation, and analysis, turning raw data into accurate, well-structured, and reliable datasets. I also create clear and insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.

Omar Meksassi currently is the co-founder of The IRIS Company currently based in between Belgrade and Beirut, an enterprise dealing with development, data, design and consultancy, with a range of partners including Google.org and Facebook. His education revolved at the beginning around computer science and project management in the American University of Beirut, moving to a more advance/international scope with a master of Data Science from The Open university in London and another bachelor in Behavioral Psychology, combing both traits of technology and human behaviorism.
Omar previously...

I am a gender and social inclusion expert with more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of policy, research, and community development in Palestine. My work focuses on women’s political and economic empowerment, inclusive governance, and capacity building for civil society and local institutions.

I design and lead programs that strengthen women’s participation in decision-making, promote gender-responsive policies, and foster inclusive and accountable governance. Drawing on my background in feminist research, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, I collaborate with...