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في حديثي لقناة العربية والاعلامية كريستيان بيسري الزراعة السورية لديها أساس قوي وإمكانات طبيعية وبشرية تؤهلها للنهضة مجددًا. رفع العقوبات يمكن أن يكون نقطة تحوّل حقيقية نحو الأمن الغذائي المحلي، التصدير، وتنمية الريف السوري، وهو ما ينعكس مباشرة على الاستقرار الاقتصادي والاجتماعي في البلاد

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About Me

With over 28 years of experience across eight countries in the region.

Dr. ElZubi has played a key role in shaping regional and national strategies that address the most pressing challenges in Agriculture, Water, Climate Changes, Emergency Response, and Sustainable Food Systems.

This platform showcases Dr. ElZubi’s lifelong dedication to building resilient agricultural systems, empowering rural communities, and providing strategic advisory to governments and global organizations.

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Former Head of Mission – FAO United Nations (Iraq)

Advisor to the Arab League on the Arab Food Security Strategy

Strategic Contributor to Jordan Vision 2033 & Road Map 2030

Senior Advisor to the World Bank, ICCROM, AOAD, Higher Counsil for Technology and Science & Jordan Ministry of Higher Education

Food Security Expert – FAO, PwC, UNDP, ILO, AFA, DAI

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Areas of Expertise

Transforming Challenges into Sustainable Strategies Across Governments and Communities

Food Security, Agricultural Strategies, and Policies
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Food Systems Transformation
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Post-Crisis Recovery & Emergency Response
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Sustainable Resource Management & Water-Efficient Agriculture
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Food is more than a basic need, it’s a human right, a symbol of dignity, and a bridge to opportunity. I believe in building food systems that are fair, resilient, and inclusive that protect our environment, empower communities, and leave no one behind. My commitment is to help create a future where every person, in every nation, can thrive with access to safe, nutritious, and sustainable food now and for generations to come.
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If you’re a policymaker, development partner, or academic seeking to build sustainable food systems or develop national strategies, Dr. ElZubi brings decades of field experience, global insight, and practical solutions tailored to your context.

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Food Security, Agricultural Strategies, and Policies

Dr. Elzubi brings extensive expertise in food security and agricultural policy, demonstrating strong leadership in the development and execution of comprehensive food security strategies. He notably led the creation of the Food Security Chapter for Jordan Vision 2033 and has worked closely with government agencies and key organizations to address complex developmental and post-crisis challenges.

He has been instrumental in shaping strategic food security frameworks across Iraq, Qatar, Lebanon, and Jordan, where he served as a member of the Food Security Strategies and Policies Committee within the Jordan Food Security High Council.

Dr. Elzubi also played a key role in formulating the Arab Food Security Strategy in collaboration with the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development under the Arab League. As a member of the High-Level Panel of Arab Food Security Experts at the 31st Arab Summit in Algeria in 2022, he contributed to the Arab Food Security Strategy 2025–2035, which was later endorsed at the Arab Economic Summit and the 34th Arab Summit in Baghdad in May 2025.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Elzubi has partnered with organizations such as UNDP, FAO, the World Bank Group, ILO, and the private sector, fostering multi-stakeholder alliances and leading impactful programs focused on reconstruction and sustainable development. His expertise spans advising on national and regional food security policies, empowering rural communities, advancing non-traditional agricultural practices, and integrating global best practices in food and agriculture. Additionally, he has provided technical support for national initiatives, contributed to influential research and policy publications, and served as a trusted advisor to ministries and international organizations.

Food Systems Transformation

Dr. Elzubi is a recognized leader in food systems transformation and development, with extensive expertise in designing and implementing forward-looking food security strategies. His work aligns with global initiatives like FAO’s Regional Foresight Exercises (RFEs), which use the FOFA-DTT methodology to guide regional and country-level policy and programming.

In the Near East, Dr. Elzubi contributes to analyzing historical trends, projecting future scenarios, and identifying key challenges and triggers for transformation. He is well-versed in four FOFA-DTT future scenarios:

  • More of the Same (MOS): Continued degradation of agri-food and environmental systems.
  • Adjusted Future (AFU): Short-term fixes without structural change.
  • Race to the Bottom (RAB): Worsening climate change and inequality leading to collapse.
  • Trading-off for Sustainability (TOS): Investing in resilience and sustainability with necessary trade-offs.

Dr. Elzubi focuses on four transformation triggers: institutions and governance, consumer awareness, income distribution, and innovative technologies. He advocates integrated, multi-sectoral approaches that promote sustainable agriculture, reduce food loss, ensure equitable access to nutritious food, and align policies for resilient, climate-smart, and socially just food systems.

With his strategic vision and experience, Dr. Elzubi delivers innovative, sustainable solutions that drive food systems transformation in diverse and complex contexts.

Post-Crisis Recovery & Emergency Response

With over 28 years of international experience, including direct leadership roles in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Libya, I have developed and implemented effective post-crisis recovery and emergency response programs across the Arab region. My work has focused on stabilizing food systems, rebuilding rural livelihoods, and restoring critical agricultural infrastructure following conflicts and crises. As FAO Country Director in Iraq, I spearheaded emergency and resilience projects aligned with national recovery priorities, secured donor funding, and led field operations to revitalize irrigation systems, restore marshlands, and support displaced farming communities. I played a pivotal role in designing early recovery strategies and integrating them into broader development frameworks such as the Iraq National Development Plan and the UN’s Recovery and Resilience Programme. As a senior emergency coordinator, I also directed multi-sectoral interventions in Syria and Libya, bridging humanitarian relief with long-term recovery. My contributions to regional coordination, including the establishment of emergency task forces and policy support units, have proven instrumental in aligning national efforts with international support. This deep engagement with post-crisis environments, coupled with my policy and field-based expertise, enables me to offer tailored recovery solutions that build resilience, restore livelihoods, and ensure food security in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Sustainable Resource Management and Smart Climate Agriculture

With nearly three decades of international experience, Dr. Elzubi has established a strong reputation in sustainable resource management and water-efficient, climate-smart agriculture. He has led pioneering initiatives in Jordan and the region, advancing non-traditional agriculture methods that prioritize minimal water consumption and high-value yields, while integrating global best practices. His leadership in developing food security strategies—such as the Food Security Chapter for Jordan Vision 2033—has emphasized sustainable food production, resource conservation, and resilience to climate challenges.

Dr. Elzubi’s work includes supporting the Arab Food Security Strategy, advising on policy for rural development, and empowering rural women and communities. He has collaborated with organizations like UNDP, FAO, and the World Bank, building multi-stakeholder alliances for sustainable development and post-crisis recovery. Notably, he has managed programs focused on restoring irrigation systems, combating land degradation, and strengthening climate resilience in vulnerable agricultural communities, particularly in Iraq and Jordan.

Through technical leadership and strategic counsel, Dr. Elzubi has contributed to national and regional efforts to modernize agriculture, improve water use efficiency, and promote climate-smart approaches—delivering innovative, scalable solutions for sustainable food systems in challenging environments.