Zubaidah AL-Awadhi

YEMEN

Field of Study: Economic Development

Ms. Zubaidah AL-Awadhi is the National Experts Team Leader for the Prime Minister’s Office of Yemen. In her role, she responds to the urgent needs and to the provision of data on the country’s conditions while also facilitating the work of regional and international donors. During her Fellowship year, she plans on studying economic development policy and strategies to better advise the Prime Minister’s Office on how to improve the economic and political situation, along with increasing civil participation in the development process. She hopes to continue leading the change in her community, empowering CSOs, NGOs, and private sector to contribute to sustainable community development through fighting poverty, implementing microfinance programs that improve the economic status, empower women, and youth.

Ms. AL-Awadhi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Sanaa University.