
Current position:
PhD Fellow
Contact: zzawawi@vub.ac.be
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
WE DGGF, 6F333, Pleinlaan 2
1050 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: 02/ 629 31 85
Fax: 02/ 629 33 78
Academic background
PhD: Transformation of public spaces in armed conflict time - case of Palestine
VUB, Brussels
Master of Urban and Regional Planning - An-Najah University - Nablus, Palestine
Thesis Title: Management of Cultural Heritage Resources, Sabastia case study
Bachelor in Architecture - Birzeit University - Ramallah, Palestine
Graduation Project Title: Rehabilitation of Qaser Toqan in Nablus
Work experience
Consultant "National Project Coordinator": Bethlehem Area Conservation and Management Plan - UNESCO - Ramallah, Palestine
Consultant: Cultural route in Palestine: on the Footsteps of the Prophet, Project document - UNESCO - Ramallah, Palestine
Palestinian Ministry of Planning (MOP) Planner & Coordinator - Ramallah, Palestine
Favourite Urban Spot
My favorite urban spot is Place Poelaert where I can have a good scene of Brussels and of the sunset (when sun is available).
"AGGLOMÉRER": Book available now!
AGGLOMÉRER: Une anatomie de l'extension bruxelloise (1828-1915) by Benedikte Zitouni, VUBPRESS, € 26,95, 331 pages
Orders: www.aspeditions.be
Launch ‘Brussels for Europe alumni network'
After three editions of Brussels for Europe masterclasses, some hundred European civil servants have participated in the course on Brussels and are motivated to continue the adventure. The alumni have started new activities under the name Brussels for Europe alumni network'.