Ziad Hariri

Ziad Hariri is a public policy researcher and strategic analyst focused on governance reform, economic recovery, and civic engagement across the MENA region. He draws on interdisciplinary experience spanning public policy and financial sector research, including work on economic analysis, institutional performance, and risk frameworks. His current research explores the nexus of political economy, social protection, and state-building in fragile contexts, with particular attention to Lebanon. He is currently pursuing graduate studies in Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut, with a strong interest in bridging policy research and practical solutions to the region’s most pressing governance challenges.