Eva Ziedan is a specialist in designing and leading projects and research focused on the use of cultural heritage as a vehicle for dialogue, mediation, and negotiation among communities in conflict-affected areas. With particular interests in heritage politics and participatory governance, her research draws on collectively accumulated knowledge and on the negotiation and mediation practices that communities use to confront contemporary struggles for justice and equity.

She has over 13 years of experience in the Near East and Mediterranean regions, with an interdisciplinary background in archaeology (PhD), cultural heritage, and community development.

She has led both national and transnational projects, primarily focused on empowering communities in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.

Her expertise centers on addressing complex challenges such as rural marginalization, gender inequality, environmental degradation, and social exclusion. She develops innovative methodologies that leverage local resource mobilization, socioeconomic value chains, and a deep understanding of governance dynamics.