Mouayad Albonni
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 limited-liability consulting company registered in Syria and New Zealand. We focus on Syria’s economy, with expertise covering macroeconomics, market and sector assessments, due diligence, compliance and sanctions, financial and banking activities, energy studies, aid and development, reconstruction, data analysis, and feasibility and investment-opportunity studies. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of international organizations, governments, businesses, donors, and NGOs. 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 research to data analysis, field assessment, KYC, OSINT, programming, and AI-driven analytics. We know how to inform decision-making and produce quality research recognized and published by world-leading think tanks and media outlets. With a team spanning Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon, New Zealand, the United States, France, Italy, and Germany, we never lose the connection to the ground and understand first-hand the needs of our clients inside and outside Syria.