Teba Aladwan

Teba Aladwan is a non-resident research fellow at IRIS, contributing to the Iraq Economic Review with a focus on the local economy in Anbar province. She serves as an Advisor for Promoting Employment and the Digital Economy at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, where she leads complex programs, manages financial operations, and cultivates strategic partnerships. With advanced degrees in Laser and Optoelectronics Engineering, her professional expertise spans education, public policy, and economic development. Teba has held key positions at various international organizations, contributing to monitoring and evaluation, financial oversight, and strategic planning. Her academic career includes roles as a Lecturer and Researcher, specializing in Laser and Optoelectronics Engineering and the digital transformation landscape. Teba's dedication to advancing educational technology and policy development is further supported by specialized training in entrepreneurship, public health, digital reskilling, and monitoring and evaluation.