Karam Shaar Advisory Ltd. is a limited-liability consulting company registered in New Zealand under business number 9429048957441 and in the Syrian Commercial Register under number 03110162706.

Services

We help clients make informed decisions about Syria’s economy, business environment, and investment landscape. What distinguishes us is the combination of three elements that are difficult to find together: thoughtful data-driven analysis, deep knowledge of the local context, and access to sources and field data inside and outside the country.

Our expertise covers macroeconomics, market and sector assessments, due diligence, compliance and sanctions, financial and banking activities, energy studies, aid and development, reconstruction, data analysis, and feasibility and investment-opportunity studies. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of international organizations, governments, businesses, donors, and NGOs.

• Research and Studies

Our research is based on primary or secondary data and includes market assessments, sector analysis, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and studies of Syria’s economic and institutional transformations. Costs and timelines are determined based on the scope and depth of the study and data-collection requirements.

• Analytical Briefs

We produce concise briefs, typically no more than 1,000 words, focused on practical findings and actionable recommendations. Depending on the topic and data availability, these briefs can be delivered in less than 72 hours.

• Due Diligence and Compliance

We conduct due diligence and background checks on individuals and entities inside and outside Syria, drawing on open-source research, field interviews, and our wide local network. This service can support the assessment of commercial partners, Know Your Customer procedures, sanctions and compliance risk assessments, supplier checks, investment decisions, and the verification of information relevant to legal, commercial, or institutional matters.

• Operational Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation

We provide operational research, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), capacity assessments, and field data collection. Because these projects vary significantly in complexity, duration, and fieldwork requirements, they are discussed and priced on a case-by-case basis.

• Oral Consultations

These sessions are particularly useful in the early stages of understanding the market, assessing an investment opportunity, or designing a Syria-related project. They can be arranged on an hourly basis or according to the client’s needs.

• Training and Preparation

We provide sessions for individuals and groups: diplomats, staff of international and local organizations, companies, and stakeholders working on Syria-related issues, covering Syria’s economy, investment environment, compliance and sanctions, institutions and markets, data analysis, and project or programme design. These sessions can be arranged on an hourly or daily basis.