Experts

Diala Lteif is currently a doctoral candidate at the Geography and Planning department at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on displacement due to conflict, specifically looking at an urban historical study of the Quarantina neighborhood in Beirut, Lebanon. Prior to her research in the urban field, Diala was an information and process designer with extensive experience in data visualization, community work, and field research. She is currently a Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation doctoral scholar and holds a Trillium award. She also has an MFA in transdisciplinary Design from...

Dima is a Palestinian lawyer and independent researcher focusing on the nexus of technology, law, and human rights. She currently works for DAI - Digital Ecosystem Country Assessment project (DECA), leading research on digital society, rights, and governance in Tunisia. Previously, Dima worked for international NGOs such as Internews, Access Now, and Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, focusing on digital rights and human rights issues arising from the deployment of emerging technologies, such as privacy and data protection, online censorship, telecoms policies, migration surveillance...

- Experienced Business Development Manager and Fundraiser working in the MENA region, building national regional and international coalitions on diverse topics including Women Peace and Security, SRHR, civic rights, election reform, etc. Experience in devising and implementing strategies and capture plans with donors, and conducting outreach with potential fundraising international and regional partners. Contributed to and lead over numerous proposals , on gender equality, supporting women online content creation and holistic safety and security, LGBTIQ rights, and SRHR.
- Experienced...

Elie Al-Hindy is an associate professor in the Faculty of Law and Political Science, at Notre Dame University – Louaize, Lebanon (NDU), and served previously as the Chairperson of the department of Government and International Relations (2011-2015). He earned his PhD (2009) in Government and International Relations from the University of Sydney – Australia on the topic of “The Right of Self Determination for Minorities: An Arab Perspective”. He has an MBA in International Affairs and Diplomacy and two bachelor degrees in Political and Administrative Sciences (2000) and in International Affairs...

I’m Elie Saleh, an electrical engineer specializing in renewable energy and power infrastructure.
I have delivered solar PV projects with UN-Habitat and UNDP, advancing sustainable energy solutions, and worked on substations and transmission lines with the Ministry of Energy and Water to strengthen national grid reliability.

Eva Dbouk is a programs manager with the Lebanese Observatory for Workers and Employees’ Rights-LOWER, where she designs strategic interventions and mentors implementation action plans. During her professional path, she moved between both private sector and non-profit organizations, where she had the opportunity to acquire varied professional skills and a full understanding of human rights and specific issues encountered by diverse rights holders. She graduated from the Lebanese University with a bachelors degree in Public Relations & Advertising Campaigns, Faculty of Journalism &...

Fadel Fakih currently holds Executive Director position at the Lebanese Center for Human Rights. He poses vast experience in Environmental, Developmental, and Humanitarian work having worked with 5 international organizations and 2 national ones in the last 11 years. Fadel held key positions within the organizations, including head of Design, Monitoring and Evaluation; Head of Research; and Head of Campaigns. In his education, Fadel combines between Business Management and Psychology, as he has a B.A. in Business Management and Masters in Clinical Psychology, with additional focus on...

I am an experienced agricultural engineer from Lebanon specializing in Integrated Pest Management and agribusiness development. He has worked with international organizations like FAO, WHH, and GIZ, providing technical expertise in value chain assessments, Good Agricultural Practices, and market linkages. I manage a 50-hectare family farm in the Bekaa Valley and serves as Vice President of Ain Zebde Municipality. I holds a Master's in Integrated Pest Management from IAMB, Italy, and an Agricultural Engineering degree from AUB. Fluent in English, French, Arabic, and basic Italian, I have a...

My name is Fayez Abou Khater and I am a 28 year old filmmaker and owner of Skylantern Production. I have been working in this field for more than six years and I have a full team of DOP, cameramen of course accompanied with the full equipment necessary for the shooting.

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...

Mr. Gemechis is a skilled professional engineer, program manager, sociologist, and has a wealth of experience in program design and operations management. He exemplifies the great values of integrity, professionalism, adherence to humanitarian principles, and consideration for gender, diversity, age, disability, and other cross-cutting issues. The development of numerous grant applications and proposals, budgeting, logistics, security risk management, team motivation, coordination, monitoring, and assessment are all areas in which Mr. Gemechis has a great deal of experience. Mr. Gemechis has...

Georges is a PhD Candidate in Water Law at the University of Dundee in Scotland, UK. His work focuses on ancient water laws, traditional knowledge, sustainable development, legal pluralism, and social water arrangements. He is particularly interested in customs and practices of water conservation in Lebanon and on water diplomacy in the Levant. Georges is also a UN consultant with FAO, UNDP, and ESCWA on various water-related assignments. Georges held teaching posts during five years at the American University of Technology in Halat, Lebanon, and is an active member of the International Water...

Looking at the grassroots level but also at what happens behind the scenes, I am very interested in local dynamics while keeping an eye on what is happening abroad.

Between reading, writing, and meeting the people concerned, I learn every day while weaving a network of people with various experiences from political and legal representatives, to international, local, grassroots, and civil society organizations, to individuals orbiting around the various thematics I monitor (from politics, social, military, and many more).

Passionate about history, culture, politics, and other related...

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 professional and highly experienced sworn translator certified by the Ministry of Justice with more than 20 years working in many fields. I held translation tasks for companies in various industries such as higher education institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, commercial companies, ministries and official documents. I have a Masters degree in Media Translation (2011). My solid knowledge in Arabic and English helped me provide high quality translation services to clients. Besides I have experience as an English and Arabic editor, content creator in addition to translation. I also...

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I am a senior financial and institutional consultant with over 30 years of experience supporting NGOs and private-sector organizations across Lebanon and the MENA region. I specialize in developing and training financial, procurement, and governance systems that enable evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and performance monitoring. My work integrates advanced business analytics to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and organizational resilience.
مستشار مالي ومؤسسي رفيع يتمتّع بخبرة تفوق ثلاثين عاماً في دعم المنظمات غير الحكومية والقطاع الخاص في لبنان والمنطقة العربية...

Transportation Engineering Expert with a demonstrated history of working in local and regional projects in the areas of transportation engineering (Planning, Design, and Policies) since 1999. Specialized in urban mobility, traffic engineering, road design and safety, parking strategies, crowd management, logistics, and public transport. Skilled in big data analytics, mathematical formulation, algorithmic sciences, multicriteria decision analysis, advanced modeling and design in Geographic Information Systems, Macro/Micro Traffic Simulation, and CAD/CAM. Strong professional with a PhD in...

Am Hussein Taleb an experienced accountant with comprehensive experience in accounting, financial management, and auditing across NGO, corporate, and professional services sectors, I have built a reputation for precision, integrity, and strategic insight. My background combines strong technical expertise with the ability to streamline financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and support informed business decisions that drive long-term growth and compliance

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) expert with years of experience in program design and development, capacity building, MEAL systems rollout, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Skilled in designing and conducting research and evaluations, data analysis, and report writing to the top international donors. Expertise in developing, piloting, and implementing various data collection tools across diverse contexts and for a wide range of humanitarian and developmental sectors. Proven track record in providing training and support, managing teams and partnerships and...

Mr. Ahmed Abdelwahab is a senior banking executive and MSME advisor with 25 years of experience in MSME sector development and 15 years of experience in regulated financial institutions.
Mr. Abdelwahab has solid track record of working with commercial and Islamic banks, including National Bank for Development (NBD) and Abou Dhabi Islamic...