Layal Snan
I joined Karam Shaar Advisory in 2025, building on earlier experience with Baladi, a rights-based organization in southern Syria focused on legal and humanitarian issues. In that role, I held administrative, financial, and field positions, contributing to initiatives that promoted community awareness, countered disinformation, and supported local peacebuilding.
Alongside this work, I completed advanced human rights training with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Syria, strengthening my understanding of how economic policy intersects with justice and accountability in conflict settings.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Damascus and am committed to advancing inclusive, data-informed, and rights-based policy solutions for Syria’s future.
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.