OUR TEAM
passionate about the result

Hashim al-rikabi

Founder and President

EXPERTISE

Specialized in the issues of Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Public Policy

EDUCATION

Holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Baghdad in political science and a master’s degree in Comparative Politics from Western Illinois University in the United States of America

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Teaches Public Policy at the University of Kufa, published research and articles on several platforms, on issues of Good Governance. He participated in the Iraqi Leaders Fellowship and prepared an advocacy campaign on electoral system reform. Trained around 500 young professionals on pursuing positive change through policymaking.

GHAZWAN AL-MANHILAWI

Expert

EXPERTISE

Specialized in data analysis and international indicators, focusing on topics of countering corruption

EDUCATION

He holds a master’s degree in statistics from Al-Mustansiriya University in 2011

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

He has published many studies in the fields of international indicators and  combating corruption on several policy and academic platforms.

ALI AL-MAWAWI

Chief of Advisory Board

EXPERTISE

Specialist in public sector reform

EDUCATION

He holds a Masters degree in International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of London in the United Kingdom.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

A consultant and political analyst for more than 10 years, he directed the research department at a policy centre in Baghdad, Al-Bayan Center for Studies and Planning, and wrote on many public policy topics, including public financial management, decentralization, and policy planning, currently focusing on issues of political economy in Iraq and the potential Institutional reform.

Hashim alhussaini

EXPERT

EXPERTISE

Specialist in energy issues.

EDUCATION

He holds a bachelor degree in petroleum engineering from Baghdad university.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

He has several researches published in international and local platforms, participated in several programs and community activities, is currently working as a researcher at the Oil Research and Development Center at the Ministry of Oil

Raafat albaldawi

EXPERT

EXPERTISE

Specialist in economic reform

EDUCATION

He holds a master’s degree in financial studies from the Higher Institute for Financial and Accounting Studies from the University of Baghdad

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

He published research in many research platforms and centers, and participated in various economic activities.

Ahmed Diaa

EXPERT

EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND