Ayman Ayoub

Ayman is a Spanish lawyer and political scientist of Syrian origin. Prior to joining DCAF, from 2011 to 2015 he served as the Regional Director for West Asia and North Africa at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. 

He possesses over 30 years of experience supporting programmes of security and democratic governance and reform, and the rule of law. Over his career he has served as a senior expert and advisor for the UN system, the European Union, and many bilateral support programmes and specialized international organisations in numerous countries in the Middle East and North Africa, East Europe, Africa, and Asia. 

He is the author, co-author and editor of several handbooks, studies, and related knowledge tools.