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Souheil Kaddour
Souheil Kaddour is an international expert in institutional reforms, with a focus on taxation, anti-corruption, asset recovery, good governance, and transitional justice. With over 26 years of experience as a lawyer, lecturer, trainer, and advisor, he has worked extensively in fragile and conflict-affected states, providing strategic guidance to high-level institutions and playing a pivotal role in legislative drafting and reform projects that support democratic transitions and governance.
Throughout his career, Souheil has collaborated with leading organizations, including the Ministry of Justice, Human Rights, and Transitional Justice in Tunisia, where he contributed to legislative drafting and policy reforms. He has advised the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on governance and anti-corruption strategies and led key initiatives at Tunisia’s National Anti-Corruption Authority (INLUCC) to strengthen governance frameworks. His expertise has also been sought by the Arab Institute of Business Leaders, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Austria, and the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) in Qatar, where he played a critical role in developing anti-corruption policies, compliance programs, and governance frameworks.
Souheil has spearheaded the development of numerous legal frameworks aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity. His expertise in taxation and alternative dispute resolution has contributed to drafting tax legislation and designing mechanisms to alleviate judicial burdens. As a strategic advisor, he played a key role in shaping Tunisia’s National Strategy for Good Governance and Anti-Corruption. In addition, he has published extensively and presented at national and international conferences on governance, anti-corruption, tax reforms, and transitional justice.
A dedicated educator, Souheil designs and delivers tailored training programs on taxation, anti-corruption, and good governance, equipping professionals and organizations with practical skills to navigate complex institutional challenges. As a key contributor to IFIT’s mission, he applies his deep expertise to support locally-led efforts aimed at reducing polarization and fostering sustainable transitions out of conflict, crisis, or authoritarianism.
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