Raymond Asfour
Raymond Asfour
Prior to Expectation State, Raymond’s career focused on supporting governments in Emerging States. He has worked with and alongside a wide range of donors including FCDO, USAID, EU, UN, GIZ, JICA, the World Bank, EBRD, Danida, the Mastercard Foundation, INGOs and Family Offices throughout South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. His work has focused on designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes and funding instruments aimed Read More
Andrew Gharaibeh Collingwood
He supports states' strategic capacity to grow economies and states that are increasingly inclusive. Prior to joining Expectation State, Andrew was a Managing Principal at a UK Development consultancy, leading, designing and delivering across a range of sectors in South Read More
Robert Lamb
He leverages his experience and his network in the international investment community to help us better understand the challenges of responsible growth in Emerging States. Away from Expectation State, Robert is a co-founder of Hedgehog and a Non-Executive Director of Read More
Raya Rousan
Raya manages Expectation State’s engagement in Jordan, establishing senior relationships across government, the private sector and civil society. Based in Amman, Raya has over 14 years of experience in business reform, access to finance and improving the business environment. Prior Read More
Amine Allouche
Prior to joining Expectation State Amine was a Trade and Investment Adviser at the UK Department of International Trade (DIT) where his role involved supporting businesses interested in exporting to Tunisia. Amine also worked as EU Exit Officer at the Read More
Dr Lucy Hovil
Lucy is a social researcher and widely published global expert on issues related to displacement and forced migration. She supports a broad range of governments, non-governmental organisations and donors to understand migration and conflict contexts, their impact on local populations, Read More
Sacha Robehmed
Sacha supports organisations to develop digital strategies, policies, and products that are rights-based and inclusive. Prior to joining Expectation State, Sacha worked as a research consultant designing, implementing, and analysing digital services. Sacha’s recent projects include researching women’s experiences of mobile Read More
Ghassan el Bitar
Ghassan is a seasoned development professional with 18 years of experience leading and implementing programmes across the Middle East and North Africa, including on issues related to democracy, good governance, and security. He has a proven track record of fostering Read More
Amina Ben Abdallah
Amina supports the design and implementation of projects related to inclusive economic growth. Prior to joining Expectation State Amina was an Account Manager at eXo Platform MEA where her role involved guiding public and private sector organisations to evaluate and Read More
Nour Chaabene
Nour supports the design and implementation of projects related to inclusive economic growth. Prior to joining Expectation State, Nour worked as a Parliamentary Reporter at AlBawsala, a Tunisian NGO aspiring to establish good governance and a political ethic, and to Read More