Mouayad Al-Bonni
A political economy and development specialist, I have spent over a decade advising on stabilisation, aid mechanisms, and conflict economies in MENA. As a Senior Consultant with Karam Shaar Advisory Ltd, I guide international clients through high-risk geopolitical landscapes.
My advisory work includes shaping GIZ’s post-conflict strategy for Syria and leading West Bank policy analysis for COAR Global. This builds on foundational advisory, from helping shape the World Bank’s 'Building for Peace' strategy for MENA to engagements with institutions like UK's FCDO, Germany's KfW, and Mercy Corps.
My analysis on economic collapse and conflict dynamics—with organizations like the Wilson Center, COAR, and IMPACT—consistently informs donor responses and diplomatic strategy.
I hold a Master’s from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service and a B.A. from the American University of Beirut, with a year of study at Sciences Po in Paris.
Who Are We ?
Karam Shaar Advisory is a New Zealand-based limited-liability consulting company. We focus on Syria’s economy and politics, covering topics ranging from macroeconomics, monetary economics, energy, aid, conflict economics, actor mapping, and sanctions. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of international organizations, governments, NGOs, and the private sector.
Led by Dr. Karam Shaar, who has over a decade of experience in the field, the stellar team has in-depth and unparalleled knowledge of the Syrian context, with skills ranging from economic and political research to data analysis, field assessment, KYC, OSINT, programming, and AI-driven analytics.
We know how to influence policy and produce quality research recognized and published by world-leading think tanks and media outlets. With a team spanning various control areas within Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, New Zealand, the United States, France, and Germany, we never lose the connection to the ground and know first-hand the needs of those trying to empower Syrians abroad.