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Client

Name of Project and

Services Performed

Date

   

Location

 

From

To

 

1

 

Ministry of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources

Bureau Technique Pour Le Développement, Lebanon

 

Assi River Project in Hermel Caza - Lebanon

 

Designed and implemented comprehensive surveys and reports for: Sociological statistics: including demographic information, basic social infrastructure, local inhabitants activities, and sanitary infrastructure.

Macro economic level: including cultivated and non irrigated area/crops, earnings per unit of surface, quantity, selling price, marketing margin, and final costs per operation.

Alternative crops: recommendations were made for new crop planning.

 

          (Sample size: equivalent to 20% of the population)

 

June 1995

 

May 1996

 

2

 

American University of Beirut

Lebanon

 

Leishmania parasites project in Akkar and Tripoli caza - Lebanon

 

Designed and implemented comprehensive surveys to identify cases of Leishmania. The survey focused on the occurrence of Leishmania cases in the area of study and gauged the population level of awareness of this disease.

 

(Sample size: 100% in 5 villages in Akkar and

 2  neighborhoods in Tripoli)

 

June 1995

 

January 1996

 

3

 

Save the Children Federation

USA

 

Baseline Survey for Group Guaranteed Lending and Savings Program in Tripoli, Saida, Tyre, Al-Bared, Beirut, Baalbeck – Lebanon

 

Implemented a baseline survey for Save the Children’s Group Guarantee Lending and Savings (GGLS) credit program.  The study aims to establish a frame of reference for assessing the social and economic impact of the GGLS program on women and their families.

 

(Sample size: 500 beneficiaries)

 

July 1995

 

December 1995

 

4

 

Ministry of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources

Bureau Technique Pour Le Développement, Lebanon

 

Water and Wastewater survey in West Bekaa - Lebanon

 

Design and implementation of field surveys and needs assessment: enumerating housing, commercial and public facilities, number of electricity subscribers, population figures, including review of previously gathered information, calculation of water consumption per person and projections of future needs for all villages in West Bekaa area. Socio-Economic data covering illiteracy rate, educational level, school enrollment, per capita income, unemployment and job sectors.

        

(Sample size: equivalent to 26.9% of the population)

 

September 1995

 

May 1996

 

5

 

Ministry of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources

Bureau Technique Pour Le Développement,  Lebanon

 

Water and Wastewater survey in Besharri Caza - Lebanon

 

Design and implementation of field surveys and needs assessment: enumerating housing, commercial and public facilities, number of electricity subscribers, population figures, including review of previously gathered information, calculation of water consumption per person and projections of future needs for all villages in Besharri area.

Socio-Economic data covering illiteracy rate, educational level, school enrollment, per capita income, unemployment and job sectors.

 

           (Sample size: equivalent to 17.49% of the population)

 

September 1995

 

May 1996

 

6

 

Ministry of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources

Bureau Technique Pour Le Développement, Lebanon

 

Water and Wastewater survey in Rachaya  Caza - Lebanon

 

Design and implementation of field surveys and needs assessment: enumerating housing, commercial and public facilities, number of electricity subscribers, population figures, including review of previously gathered information, calculation of water consumption per person and projections of future needs for all villages in Rachaya area.

Socio-Economic data covering illiteracy rate, educational level, school enrollment, per capita income, unemployment and job sectors.

            (Sample size: equivalent to 33.3% of the population)

 

November 1995

 

April 1996

 

7

 

Ministry of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources

Bureau Technique Pour Le Développement, Lebanon

 

Industrial Water Consumption and Waste Water Drainage in Koura Caza - Lebanon

 

Determined the location, quantity and characteristics of wastewater and residues disposed of by the factories of Koura Caza. The data will be utilized for the design of new wastewater plants and networks in North Lebanon.

 

November 1995

 

November 1995

 

8

 

Ministry of Hydraulic  and Electrical Resources

Bureau Technique Pour Le Développement, Lebanon

 

Industrial Water Consumption and Waste Water Drainage in Zgharta Caza - Lebanon

 

Determined the location, quantity and characteristics of wastewater and residues disposed of by the factories of Koura Caza. The data will be utilized for the design of new wastewater plants and networks in North Lebanon.

 

November 1995

 

December 1995

 

9

 

Ministry of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources

Bureau Technique Pour Le Développement , Lebanon

 

Water and Wastewater survey in four villages in Batroun Caza - Lebanon

 

Design and implementation of field surveys and needs assessment: enumerating housing, commercial and public facilities, number of electricity subscribers, population figures, including review of previously gathered information, calculation of water consumption per person and projections of future needs in four villages in Batroun area. Socio-Economic data covering illiteracy rate, educational level, school enrollment, per capita income, unemployment and job sectors.

 

(Sample size: equivalent to 20% of the population)

 

November 1995

 

December 1995

 

10

 

An-Nahar Newspaper

Lebanon

 

Health hazards and medical cases in Chekka area, Koura caza – Lebanon

 

Designed and implemented a field survey for assessment of existing health hazards among labor and the general population due to pollution from the cement and asbestos factories in Chekka. Documented medical cases were collected. Water, dust and soil samples were collected, tested and analyzed.

 

December 1995

 

February 1996

 

11

 

Ministry of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources

Bureau Technique Pour Le Développement, Lebanon

 

Water and Wastewater survey in Coastal area of Keserwan - Lebanon

 

Design and implementation of field surveys and needs assessment: enumerating housing, commercial and public facilities, number of electricity subscribers, population figures, including review of previously gathered information, calculation of water consumption per person and projections of future needs for all villages in Keserwan Coast.

Socio-Economic data covering illiteracy rate, educational level, school enrollment, per capita income, unemployment and job sectors.

 

(Sample size: equivalent to 5% of the population)

 

January 1996

 

April 1996

 

12

 

Ministry of Agriculture 

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Lebanon

 

Tobacco Production - Lebanon

 

Analysis of tobacco production including: production estimation per region, cost of input, revenues and cost of production, analysis of the exploitation systems of the importance of tobacco in the revenue of the farmers and its socio-economic impact on the producing regions including women employment, analysis of performance improvement methods to increase productivity and minimize production costs.

 

June 1996

 

August 1996

 

13

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)

Lebanon

 

Socio-Economic Study and Enumeration of Residential and Non-Residential Units- Baalbek City

 

Design and implementation of field surveys and needs assessment: enumerating housing, commercial and public facilities, population figures including review of previously gathered information and projections of future needs for Baalbek City.

Socio-Economic data covering illiteracy rate, educational level, school enrollment, per capita income, unemployment, job sectors and others.

 

October 1997

 

November 1997

 

14

 

Ministry of Hydraulic and Electrical Resources

Bureau Technique Pour Le Développement, Lebanon

 

Socio-Economic Profile of 30 towns tributary to Ghadir Wastewater Treatment Plant

 

Design and implementation of field surveys for assessment of current wastewater treatment and solid waste management, in order to determine the respondents’ attitude towards Ghadir wastewater treatment plant.

Socio-Economic data covering demographic data, households’ characteristics, dwelling characteristics, water supply, wastewater disposal, health conditions as well as industries.

 

November 1997

 

March 1998

 

15

 

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)

 

Industrial Enterprises Background, Status and Environment in Lebanon

 

The purpose of the survey is to develop a comprehensive understanding of selected cases in the industrial sector in Lebanon regarding the entrepreneur and the business; the entrepreneur and his environment; the role of support services; advisory business information and learning from peers in the development of the enterprise. The project was structured and prepared by ESCWA.

 

October 1998

 

November 1998

 

16

 

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)

 

Industry Bulletin in ESCWA Region, GCC and Other Countries

 

The tasks entail the completion and analysis of GDP and MVA figures and growth, and contribution of manufacturing sector to the GDP for the years 1994 to 1996 in ESCWA Region, GCC and other countries.

 

October 1998

 

December 1998

 

17 

 

Cooperative Housing Foundation (CHF)

 

Micro-Enterprise Credit Survey in Lebanon

 

The purpose of the survey is to determine the status of micro-enterprise units in Lebanon covering 600 enterprises through the five Mohafazats and their need for credit program. The survey included crafts, textiles, food, trades and services projects. The questionnaire was designed and structured by CHF Consultants.

 

October 1998

 

November 1998

 

18

 

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)

 

  Small Industries in Bahrain

 

This socio-economic study evolved on assessing the needs and problems of small and medium enterprises in Bahrain.  Recommendations emphasized the suggested solutions by entrepreneurs to overcome the developmental constraints of these industries.

 

December 1998

 

April 1999

 

19

 

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

 

 

 

Children’s Participation in Lebanon

 

This social study entailed a market survey, covering the six Lebanese Mohafazats, to assess the level of awareness of one of the critical children’s rights,  “Participate and Be Listened to”, among Lebanese children and parents.  Around 600 children, aged between 8 to 16, and 600 parents have been interviewed. The findings of this project will serve a basis for a series of workshops planned by UNICEF.

 

February 1999

 

April 1999

 

20

 

United States Agency for International Development

(USAID)

Lebanon

 

Lebanon Corruption Initiative Report Lebanon

 

 The study will cover operational definition of corruption, cross cultural prevalence of corruption, civic virtue, ravaging effects of corruption, Lebanon as a case study, political history of Lebanon, corruption, government and corruption, the judiciary system and corruption, press/media and corruption, society and corruption, economy and corruption, remedies, recommendations, and challenges to reform.

 

August 1999

 

October 1999

 

21

 

Monitor Company

USA

 

Lebanon Leadership Survey: Economic and Business Opinions – Five Years Plan

Lebanon

 

  The survey covers opinions and beliefs concerning Lebanon's business environment and economic policies. The purpose of the survey is to identify business and public leaders opinions, concerns and expectations in order to best prepare the Five Year Development Plan in coordination with the Council of Development and Reconstruction in Lebanon.

 

October 1999

 

April 2000

 

22

 

Stanford Research Institute International (SRI) - USA

 

Agribusiness Study - Lebanon

 

 Design and implementation of field surveys and needs assessment for growers and processors in the agricultural sector in Lebanon. The purpose of the study is to determine the strengths and weaknesses of agriculture in Lebanon and identify major problems facing growers and processors. The survey and report measure annual local and export sales as well as opportunities for export growth and import substitution.

 

January 2000

 

March 2000

 

23

 

SRI International

 

Agro-Industry Cluster

 

Conducted a survey with agriculture and food processing companies in order to evaluate their current problems and improve their future operation.

 

January 2000

 

March  2000

 

24

 

USAID

 

Workshop: Anti Corruption Action Plan

 

The workshop material was based on the results of a comprehensive opinion survey identifying the sources and reasons of corruption in Lebanon. The workshop aimed at developing an anti-corruption action plan related to Lebanon’s political and administrative structure, judiciary and supervisory authorities, media and press, NGOs, economy and education

 

January 2000

 

May 2000

 

25

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) - Lebanon

 

Conveyor 800 – Litani River

 

 This project aims at updating the socio-economic part of the 1974 Report – The Conveyor 800, which was commissioned by the National Office of Litani, the UNDP and the FAO.

 

June 2000

 

June 2001

 

26

 

CDR – Lebanon

 

Cultural heritage

 

  Analysis and assessment of all stakeholders directly and indirectly involved in cultural heritage sites in Tripoli, Baalbeck, Byblos, Tyre and Sidon.

 

July 2000

 

October 2001

 

27

 

UN-ODCCP

 

Juvenile Delinquency and Minors in Danger in Lebanon

 

Coding and analysis of existing data about the juvenile delinquency cases in Lebanon during the year 1999. The analysis aimed at identifying the judicial measures adopted and at testing the correlation between existing cases and a multitude of variables

 

July 2000

 

March 2002

 

28

 

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) - Lebanon

 

UN Corruption

 

  Study of the phenomenon of corruption in Lebanon. The study incorporates 13 focus group discussions, 3 case studies and the desk research. The findings will be compiled in a country assessment report

 

August 2000

 

March 2001

 

29

 

Information International

 

Needs Assessment in the Liberated Areas (Residents

and Visitors)

 

  Coding and analysis of data pertaining to both residents and visitors population in the liberated areas of South Lebanon.  Priorities were determined and opinions about various economic and political issues were stated.

September 2000

September 2000

 

30

 

Information International

 

Post – Election 2000 Poll

 

A post – election poll was conducted to detect participation percentages, variables that affect the election decision, level of participation in the electoral campaign, expectations, knowledge of the background of those elected, and perceived success or failure and evaluation of President and the Government’s performance at the time, as well as different other issues on the electoral process and outcome.

September 2000

October 2000

 

31

 

Information International

 

Socio-economic profile of the villages in the Liberated area in the South

 

  Profile of all villages in the Liberated area, including mainly various demographic, social and economic information.

September 2000

November

 2000

 

ILO

 

MSMEs in Bahrain

 

The study aimed at assessing the needs of MSMEs in Bahrain and the means of encouraging entrepreneurial activities among the youth.  It also aimed at defining the role of both governmental and non-governmental institutions in achieving these objectives.

 

March 2001

 

June 2001

 

ILO

 

Support Needs Assessment of MSEs in the South of Lebanon

 

The study aims at enabling the International Labor Organization (ILO) in establishing and developing a comprehensive knowledge base pertaining to the needs of the micro and small enterprises in South Lebanon.

 

August 2001

 

September  2001

 

AMIDEAST

 

Transparency and Accountability at the Incubation Stage

 

INMA aims at launching a transparency and accountability awareness campaigns among children aged between 8-12 years in order to curb corruption and increase the level of compliance at an early age.

 

July  2001

 

September 2001

 

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

 

Ministry of Agriculture

 

Preliminary Study on Fisheries Sector in Lebanon

 

The preliminary study will cover an overview of the current situation of the fish farms in Lebanon, a brief study on the most demanded fish and seafood types in the Lebanese market, overview of the economic situation of the fishermen as well as description of the various actors involved in this sector.

 

November  2001

 

February 2002

 

Information International

 

Drug Addiction and Alcohol Usage of University Students

 

A comprehensive study on drugs in Lebanon entailing interviews with a rehabilitation center, responsible in the Ministry of Interior, as well as an opinion poll that was conducted with students from 10 universities (1,085 students) to detect their social habits and the intensity of the drug usage problem in Lebanon.

Moreover, information was provided by the Ministry of Interior on detainees of users and dealers of drugs.

 

February  2002

 

February  2002

 

Transparency International/ Amideast

 

Corruption Perception Index (CPI)

 

This survey conducted in Lebanon, Sudan, Bahrain and UAE aims at finding out whether companies from some countries or sectors have a tendency to bribe senior public officials to acquire or retain business.

 

May  2003

 

August 2003

 

Charbel Nahhas Bureau

 

Study of the Instructive and Detailed Plan/Design of Tannourine

 

A comprehensive survey of Tannourine in order to assess the needs of the area, including enumerating housing, commercial and public facilities. In addition, socio-economic data for a sample of permanent residents covering illiteracy rate, educational level, school enrollment, per capita income, unemployment, job sectors and others was also collected.

 

June 2003

 

August 2003

 

Inma/SRI International

 

Agriculture Baseline Survey

 

 The survey, done in cooperation with Information International, gathered demographic and socio-economic information of olive growers in the four areas of Akkar, Koura, Chouf and Hasbaya. In addition, information related to olive cultivation and harvest methods was collected, pricing, marketing and pressing issues were tackled in addition to other related olive and olive oil issues.

 

June 2003

 

July  2003

 

 

Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (MAIB)

 

Ministry of Agriculture

 

Assistance to the Development of the Olive and Olive Oil Industry in Lebanon

 

 The study aims at identifying the socio-economic benefits brought by a project proposed by the Italian institute to develop the olive sector in Lebanon and the degree of its contribution to poverty alleviation in the four areas of Akkar, Koura, Chouf and Hasbaya. For this purpose, the social situation in these areas was analyzed; the status of olive oil mills was assessed as well as the capacity of farmers to cooperate with the introduction of new innovations to their production systems. Credit facilities were also defined, professional organizations in these areas were reviewed in addition to the on-going activities in the sector both at the government and non-government level.

 

July 2003

 

September  2003

 

 

American University of Beirut-Medical Center

 

Dr. Johnny Awwad

 

Sexual Behavior and Attitudes Among University Students

 

  This survey conducted between 19-21 November 2003, explored university students' perceptions on issues of sexual habits and perceptions, including sexual attitudes, behaviors, premarital sex, acceptable alternatives to sex, marriage and virginity. The students in the study were distributed equally by gender and by university over the following five institutions (in each university, a random sample of students was selected from the various faculties and majors): American University of Beirut (AUB), Université Saint Joseph (USJ), Beirut Arab University (BAU), Lebanese University 1 (LU-Campus 1) and Lebanese University 2 (LU- Campus 2).

 

November 2003

 

December  2003

 

 

Save the Children

 

Supervision of DPNA Progress on "Children and Youth Citizens of Today" Project

 

The role of Information International in this project is to follow-up on DPNA on the Youth development project in South Lebanon and Bekaa. The project objectives include increasing safe spaces for children and youth to meet, play, learn, plan and implement activities; training and empowering children and youth to increase their participation in public life;

implementing lobbying activities to have youth friendly policies and providing and disseminating training material on youth development.

The follow-up requires visiting each participating NGO to check on the implementation of the plan regarding specified indicators already developed by DPNA. The scope of work also includes presenting quarterly reports, conducting baseline survey on a randomly selected one or two locations per NGO and then impact assessment in these same locations.

 

November 2003

 

August 2004

 

International Management and Training Institute (IMTI)

 

YMCA

 

Civil Society Index

 

As part of the Civil Society Index implemented in Lebanon in collaboration with CIVICUS (World Alliance for Citizens Participation),Information International conducted a Community Sampling research referring to the data collection method of face-to-face interviews with individual respondents about relevant attitudes and behavior in a selection of communities across the country.

The objective of the study is to measure the status of the Lebanese Community's involvement in civil work.  CIVICUS defines the civil community as "Any area excluding the government, family and market where people meet to work on achieving common goals".

 

December 2003

 

February 2004

 

Dr. Charles Harb

 

American University of Beirut

 

 

Values and Attitudes Survey

 

The study aims at investigating attitudes and beliefs in a large Lebanese sample, using a questionnaire that includes a series of questions revolving around the interviewee’s personal and social identity.

 

September 2004

 

October 2004

                     

 

 

45

 

Mothers’ Committee Association in Lebanon-

 

Mrs. Jamileh Khatib

 

Elderly Survey in Beirut

 

  The study aims at surveying all needy elderly aged 70 years and above in the following areas in Beirut: Zkak Blatt, Aisha Bakkar, Mousseitbeh, Cola, Tarik Jdideh, Borj Abi Haidar, Bachoura, Karantina and Ras El Nabeh.  The study aims at identifying sight and hearing problems of the surveyed elderly, if any, through filling in a questionnaire developed by specialized doctors in this field.

 

September 2005

 

 

46

 

Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI)

 

 

Good Governance and the Rule of Law in Arab Countries

 

  The study aims at measuring the status of the rule of law in the following Arab Countries: Morocco, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon. The study has been requested by the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity in coordination with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The study will cover three sectors: the Judiciary sector, the Media sector and the Parliamentary sector.

 

January  2006

 

 

47

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)

Lebanon

 

Hilla Socioeconomic Household Survey

 

Information International role in this socioeconomic survey was to handle the data entry of 1,093 questionnaires filled by Dar Al Handassah in the city of Hilla (Iraq), analyze the data and produce a series of tables reflecting the socioeconomic situation of Hilla, as requested by the client.

 

May  2006

 

 

48

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)

Lebanon

 

Erbil Socioeconomic Household Survey

 

Information International role in this socioeconomic survey was to handle the data entry of 1,003 questionnaires filled by Dar Al Handassah in the city of Erbil (Iraq), analyze the data and produce a series of tables reflecting the socioeconomic situation of Erbil, as requested by the client.

 

June  2006

 

 

49

 

Gerson Lehrman Group

 

USA

 

Confessional Breakdown of the Lebanese Population

 

Information International determined the confessional distribution of the official registered Lebanese and the estimated resident Lebanese in each the 26 Qada’a (districts) in Lebanon, in addition to presenting standard demographic information on Lebanon and on each of the six Mohafaza (governorates).

 

March  2007

 

 

50

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)

Lebanon

 

Al Amara Socioeconomic Household Survey

 

Information International role in this socioeconomic survey was to handle the data entry of 870 questionnaires filled by Dar Al Handassah in the city of Al Amara (Iraq), analyze the data and produce a series of tables reflecting the socioeconomic situation of Al Amara, as requested by the client. 

 

May  2006

 

 

51

 

Ergo Advisors

USA

 

Lebanon Surveys-Post 2006 War

 

Information International conducted three surveys in Lebanon (Man on the Street survey, Shopkeepers survey and Construction survey) as per client request.  The surveys aimed at gauging the respondents’ perceptions about the economic losses suffered because of the 2006 conflict, the source and extent of financial aid received; their views on corruption and its causes as well as their outlook for the economic future of the country.

 

July  2007

 

 

52

 

International City/County Management Association (ICMA)- USA

 

Ministry of Interior and Municipalities-Lebanon

 

World Bank

 

Local Economic Development in Five Cities in Lebanon

 

Information International was the main local partner for the implementation of the Lebanese Local Economic Development (LED) in 5 cities: Tripoli, Jounieh, Zahle, Saida and Sour. In order to develop and implement the economic strategies in each of the 5 cities, Ii worked closely with the concerned municipalities and drew on the expertise of senior consultants in different fields including: economic development, private sector, social development, urban planning, tourism and cultural heritage, media and communication, environment, engineering and agro-industry.  5 workshops in each of the cities were conducted over 9 months to develop projects and programs in different sectors that were essential for the economic development of the city and its surrounding. Sectoral surveys were also conducted with the population in the cities, members of the municipality and visitors into the city to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the sectors, the availability of basic services in the city for drawing up possible development strategies.

 

September 2007

 

June 2008

 

53

 

Ergo Advisors

USA

 

Sectors Assessment-Post 2006 War

 

Information International conducted extensive desk research from published official material, articles and reports to assess progress achieved in the rebuilding of Transportation, Energy and Agriculture infrastructures in Lebanon after the 2006 July war.  Part of the assessment is related to identifying the entities (Government, corporate, NGO, etc.) involved in the repair of the transportation and energy network as well as the agricultural farms.

 

September  2007

 

September  2007

 

54

 

Rim Kadi

Lebanon

 

Water Reform in Lebanon

 

Information International role in this socioeconomic survey is to handle the data collection and data entry of 1,000 questionnaires distributed proportionally over the six Mohafazas of Lebanon in order to assess water users attitude towards various water policies and attributes.

 

January 2008

 

March 2008

 

55

 

Dr. Royce Hutson

Lebanese American University-Lebanon

 

Study of Health, Human Rights and Armed Violence in Southern Lebanon

 

Information International conducted 1,600 interviews in various areas in South Lebanon to detect the respondents’ experiences with human rights violations, the physical health problems related to the 2006 conflict or lack of medical care, their mental health as well as their beliefs about gun ownership and violence.

 

January 2008

 

June 2008

 

56

 

Office of Transition Initiatives- OTI

Lebanon

 

Conflict Assessment in Northern Lebanon

 

The main objective of the project is to assess the main areas of conflict in Northern Lebanon and propose potential solutions and interventions.  The project entails conducting 2,000 interviews in various villages in Northern Lebanon in addition to 14 focus groups with municipality heads and youth in selected villages.

 

January 2008

 

December 2008

 

57

 

Zeina Saab

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

USA

 

Reconciliation through Reintegration: a Study on Spatial Proximity and Social Relations in Two Post-Civil War Beirut Neighborhoods

 

The project consists of conducting interviews with residents in Ras Al Nabaa and Badaro to understand why these two neighborhoods are experiencing some degree of sectarian integration. The study will try to assess why the newcomers are choosing to reside in a neighborhood where they are religious minority rather than reside in a more homogeneous neighborhood, in addition to studying the effect of spatial proximity on social relations.

 

May 2008

 

July 2008

 

58

 

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

 

 

 

Data Analysis and Reporting –Students with Special Needs

 

The project consists of analyzing the questionnaires collected by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education-General Directorate Office, pertaining to 711 schools in Lebanon to detect students with special needs at those schools, their medical profile as well as other relevant information. A comprehensive report including the results of the analysis will be delivered to the Head of Education Section in UNICEF.

 

June 2008

 

September 2008

 

59

 

International City/County Management Association (ICMA)- USA

 

Ministry of Interior and Municipalities-Lebanon

 

World Bank

 

Local Economic Development Dissemination in Five Cities in Lebanon

 

The objective of this phase is to create an understanding in the five LED Cities of the information gathered, the methodology used and the recommendations made during the Phase 2 project among selected stakeholders and governmental leaders. In addition to creating an understanding of the Phase 2 effort, an underlying purpose of this effort is to teach the attendees how they can, utilizing the methods developed and employed by the ICMA / II Team, complete further studies of their communities. This phase will also include GIS training for each of the cities, which will enable them to tract and keep updated previously submitted information.

 

September 2008

 

December 2008

 

60

 

Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR)

 

Economic and Social Fund for Development (ESFD)

 

 

Impact Assessment Survey

 

The project consists of undertaking an Impact study of the Job Creation Component of the ESFD. Information International will design a stratified representative sample of ESFD clients, assess the impact of loans on income and employment and estimate the poverty reduction effect of the ESFD support to SMEs.

 

October 2008

 

February 2009

 

61

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)

Lebanon

 

Al Diwaniyyah Socioeconomic Household Survey

 

  Information International role in this socioeconomic survey was to handle the data entry of 994 questionnaires filled by Dar Al Handassah in the city of Al Diwaniyyah (Iraq), analyze the data and produce a series of tables reflecting the socioeconomic situation of Al Diwaniyyah, as requested by the client. 

 

October 2008

 

December 2008

 

62

 

British Embassy

Lebanon

 

Lebanon: Survey of media and communication channels, actors and messages in Palestinian Camps.

 

Information International will conduct face to face interviews with a sample of 1,047 residents in the following four Palestinian camps in Lebanon: Ein El Helweh, Borj El Barajneh, Borj El Shemali and Beddawi in order to obtain precise information about the popular mainstream media outlets and non mainstream communications means in these camps.

 

October 2008

 

April 2009

 

64

 

Dr. Royce Hutson

Lebanese American University-Lebanon

 

North Lebanon Health and Human Rights Survey-Wadi Khaled

 

Information International will conduct 800 interviews in various areas within Wadi Khaled to detect the respondents’ experiences with human rights violations, physical health problems or lack of medical care, food security, medication and treatment as well as their mental health.

 

June 2009

 

August 2009 

 

65

 

Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI)

 

 

MENA- Commercial Law Strengthening (CLS)Program

 

 

 

 

The study aims at describing the status of commercial law from a demand-side perspective, with a view towards reflecting the investment, economic and legal situations in the following countries: Lebanon, UAE, Tunisia and Yemen. It also identifies the challenges and obstacles facing growth and the fostering of a business-enabling environment in these countries. The study has been requested by the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity in coordination with the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). The study will cover 165 questionnaires with respondents from the Judiciary sector, the Public sector as well as the Private Business sector in each of the four relevant countries.

 

June  2009

 

September 2009

 

66

 

The Research Institute

 

London

United Kingdom

 

 

Psycho Social/Political Study of Values and Attitudes.

 

The project consists of conducting 1800 questionnaires in the areas of Tyre, Chouf/Aley, Beirut, Baalbeck, Zahle and Tripoli, in order to detect the different values and attitudes of the residents concerning several national, social and political issues.

 

July 2009

 

August 2009

 

67

 

Eastern Michigan University

 

USA

 

Family Relations and Aging: The Case of Lebanon

 

The project consists of conducting 500 questionnaires in Greater Beirut in the following areas: The three districts of the Capital Beirut; Parts of Aley (Choueifat and Aley); Parts of Baabda (Dahiyeh and Hadath); Parts of Metn (Borj Hammoud, Sin El Fil and Zalka), with the main objective being to study the interrelations between stress, social/family relations, health and aging.

 

July 2009

 

September 2009

 

68

 

Pursue Ltd

 

Cyprus

 

Socio-Demographics and Violent Conflict in Three Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon

 

Information International will conduct face to face interviews with a sample of 1,500 residents in the following three Palestinian camps in Lebanon: Ein El Helweh, Nahr El Bared and Beddawi in order to better assist governmental and non-governmental organizations in planning social services in these communities.

A representative sample of households in each of the three camps will be surveyed about the following issues: their household demographics; Employment/earning/education and other characteristics; their experiences with violence over the past 2 years and who committed these acts against them and their families; Emotional feelings and questions about their attitudes surrounding camp governance, the Lebanese government, and security.

 

July 2009

 

October 2009

 

69

 

Rouba Dabbagh

 

Lebanon

 

Study of Fishermen in Tyre’s Port

 

The study covers an overview of the current situation of a sample of 97 fishermen in Tyre port, their household conditions, ownership of fishing boats, sources of income, health coverage as well as problems faced and proposed solutions.

 

January 2010

 

January 2010

 

70

 

Ministry of Interior and Municipalities-Lebanon

 

World Bank

 

Beneficiary Assessment (BA) project- Component 2

 

The scope of work entails conducting assessment surveys on 15 projects under Beneficiary Assessment component 2 in the Municipal Recovery and Development Project. Those projects are expected to assist the local municipalities in restoring their economic development and key municipal infrastructure. This component of the project helps in building new infrastructure to revive the local economy (among others, market places, access to public facilities, site and services schemes, and upgrading service delivery systems) in the 15 selected municipalities.  The methodology of the project was conducted on 3 levels: Municipality officials, general population (beneficiaries) and contractors through several rounds of surveying, in-depth interviews and site visits.

 

March 2010

 

April 2012

 

71

 

Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI)

 

 

Lebanon

 

Training of Judiciary Institutes in Iraq

 

The study aims at describing the status of the Judiciary Training Institute in Iraq, to identify the challenges and obstacles facing the development of the training of judges at this institute. The study has been requested by the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity in coordination with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The study will cover 185 questionnaires with Key Stakeholders (Institute Board of Directors, Higher Judicial Council, Minister of Justice/ his office, Head of the Higher Judicial Council), current professors at JTI, judges who graduated from JTI  for the past three years, as well as  Lawyers, Judges, University professors, Court Experts and Legal Assistants.

 

May 2010

 

May 2010

 

72

 

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

 

Italian Cooperation Office in Lebanon

 

 

Child Friendly Community (CFC) Pilot Project in Akkar

 

The study aims at building the capacities of three municipalities in Akkar (Deir Dalloum/Zouk Al Mukashareen, Wadi Al Jamous and Fneideq) to handle and maintain basic demographical data relevant to the situation of children under their jurisdiction. Local inhabitants will be trained to collect relevant information and the survey results will be available in a database to be used by the municipalities for future updates.

 

November 2010

 

March 2011

 

73

 

Social Impact

under fund from USAID

 

 

Performance Management Program for Lebanon (PMPL)

 

Information International is to support Social Impact in Evaluation and monitoring; Survey Design and implementation; Field testing of surveys, data collection and data cleaning.

Approximately 5 – 7 national surveys are expected to be completed over the life time of the project. The sample size for each survey is 2,000 – 3,000 participants.

 

October 2010

 

July 2011

 

74

 

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization-UNESCO

 

Lebanon

 

School to work transition of young women in Lebanon

 

Study the school to work transition of young women in Lebanon as a pilot test for a national survey. Elite interviews with 80 young women in specific majors from 4 universities in Lebanon that had just graduated and are looking for jobs will be conducted over 2 rounds to understand their perceptions and expectations of a job offer. Focus groups with university alumni offices, HR offices and recruitments agencies are conducted to understand the difficulties in finding appropriate job offers for women and/or difficulties hiring young women in appropriate positions.

 

May 2011

 

April 2012

 

75

 

American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)

 

Lebanon

 

 

Prevalence and Correlates of Psychiatric Disorders and Treatment Seeking in 

Adolescents in Greater Beirut:

An Epidemiological Study

 

The study aims at assessing the prevalence of psychiatric disorders and their correlates in adolescents residing in Administrative Beirut, through conducting a quantitative survey with a sample of 500 households in this area with parents who have children between the ages of 11 years 0 months to 17 years 11 months.

 

January 2012

 

December 2012

 

76

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)

Lebanon

 

Beirut Peripherique Highway ESIA and Feasibility Study

 

The prime objective of the Social Survey is to establish the location and identity of Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) within the designated corridor, to determine the need for involuntary resettlement and other disruption to existing living conditions and lifestyles, to enable the Consultant to make a considered assessment of the levels of compensation the construction of the Beirut Peripherique may entail.

 

The survey and the data collected enumerates the demographic composition and socio-economic conditions of the residential population within the survey corridor, details of all enterprises within the survey corridor, be they occupying separate premises or units within residential or other shared buildings as well as the potential for social, economic and environmental impact.

 

January 2012

 

March 2012

 

77

 

International Resources Group (IRG)

 

Lebanon

 

Litani River Basin Management Support Program

 

Knowledge Assessment Survey

 

The objective of the assignment is to assess the level of awareness of water-related problems affecting the residents of the Litani River Basin area in the themes of water quality / pollution and water quantity. In addition, it aims at identifying and prioritizing public perception of water-pollution sources/causes (residential pollution, industrial pollution, agricultural pollution and solid wastes) and water wasting practices (over-irrigation, overuse by industries, etc.), as well as assessing interest/willingness to be engaged in solving water-related issues.

May 2012

July 2012

 

78

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)

Lebanon

 

Greater Beirut Water Supply Augmentation Project

 

The overall scope of the Greater Beirut Water Supply Augmentation Project (GBWSAP) is to undertake a comparative study of three previously proposed and studied large dam and reservoir sites from which will be selected a preferred option to be taken forward for further study, including full Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), prior to engineering design and construction. The objective of the selected dam is to improve the availability and reliability of public water supplies throughout the Greater Beirut conurbation, and the provision of hydroelectric power.

On selection of the most favorable dam/reservoir site, Information International will undertake a 100% socio-economic survey of PAP individuals, households, and businesses, and report the results in accordance with ‘best practice’ social analysis.

 

September 2012

 

February 2013

 

79

 

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

 

Lebanon

 

Child Friendly Community (CFC) in Akkar-Project Brochures

 

The project aims at developing brochures for the villages of Fneydiq, Wadi el-Jamous, and Deir Dalloum/ Zouk el Mukashareen. These brochures will include a demographic and socio-economic overview of each of the mentioned villages such as age, gender, education and employment status of all household residents, as well as general information related to health care, social care and child labor. The targeted audience for these brochures will be any party (donor) interested in development projects within the villages and are seeking information about the villages’ background.

 

September 2012

 

January 2013

 

80

 

Ms. Rouba Mhaissen

 

Lebanon

 

Women in Labor Market

 

 

 

 

The prime objective of this project conducted in administrative Beirut is to understand the concept of “Work” among Lebanese women and its effect on them.

 

400 questionnaires were conducted with women aged 21 years and above in order to detect the reasons for their participation/non participation in the labor market and their concept of “work”, among other related issues.

 

March 2013

 

April 2013

 

81

 

Social Impact

 

Under Fund from USAID

 

United States of America

 

Data collection and assessment of bi-lateral donor, INGO, and national and community-based NGO’s activities that support Lebanese communities hosting Syrian refugees and reporting on present needs of hosting communities. 

 

The project aims at providing the Client with a clear and facts-based understanding of the impacts of the Syrian unrest on Lebanese communities and Lebanese citizens. This would be achieved through providing access to current and relevant data on project activities and interventions undertaken by all donors working in Lebanon with Lebanese Syrian refugee host communities and the results of their work that would provide USAID with a clear understanding of the interventions and allow USAID to lead the donor discussions on possible quick impact community-based assistance that would be needed ; and, To have the ability to accurately and effectively target quick-impact assistance through existing development mechanisms that brings short-term livelihood benefit and visibility in the most critical communities (especially North, Tripoli, Bekaa, South, Saida, and Mt. Lebanon).

 

To achieve the objective set out above, Information International conducted desk research (Reports and Newspapers Review, phone calls with Municipalities and Mukhtars, existing reports and assessments on the host community needs from relevant NGOs as well as published reports by  UNHCR); Assessment Field Visits; Create a working (live) tracking sheet of community-based needs that allows USAID to accurately and efficiently report publically on the needs of Lebanese communities that host Syrian refugees and how those needs are being addressed.

 

March 2013

 

April 2013

 

82

 

Fafo Institute for Applied International Studies (Fafo AIS)

 

Norway

 

Support to Qualitative fieldwork in Bebnine

 

The role of Information International in this project was to facilitate the access of Fafo consultants to the area of study; help identify interview objects, make appointments;  Interpretation during interviews as well as advise on security situation.

 

May 2013

 

May 2013

 

83

 

Mahmoud Abbas Foundation

 

 

Study about Palestinian University Students in Lebanon

 

The study covered a sample of university students who joined Mahmoud Abbas Foundation in 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 in order to detect the reasons behind failure/ withdrawal from the institution, and whether these were related to the choice of major, university, language, or to a weak school background. As for the students who are still pursuing their education funded by the organization, these were asked about the basis for choosing the university and major they are enrolled in, whether their major fits their aspirations and the labor market needs as well as the problems faced at school and university if any.

 

February 2014

 

June 2014

 

84

 

American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)

 

Lebanon

 

 

Assessment of BPA Levels and their Association with the Health Status Among the Lebanese Population

 

The study looks into examining the diet history as well as blood (including sugar, kidney function and cholesterol levels) and urine tests for a representative cohort of the residents in Greater Beirut area to assess their Bisphenol A levels. The collection of information for the full scope of the study will be achieved through recruiting a representative sample of 500 Lebanese adult respondents in Greater Beirut aged between 20-70 years old of both sexes, to sign related consent forms and undertake the related tests at AUBMC on assigned dates.

 

February 2014

 

June 2014

 

85

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners)

 

Lebanon

 

Greater Beirut Water Supply Augmentation Project- Part 2

 

The main objective of the Greater Beirut Water Supply Augmentation Project (GBWSAP)- part 2  is to undertake a socio-economic survey of PAP individuals, households, and businesses affected by the Bisri Dam, and report the results in accordance with ‘best practice’ social analysis.

 

Information International role included attending Public Consultation Sessions; Conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with the Mukhtars of the relevant municipalities, to identify land owners resident in Lebanon outside the immediate project area; Conducting structured interviews with 100% of households residing within the areas to be inundated or otherwise directly impacted by the project, as defined by Dar; Conducting other interviews with non-resident owners of land plots, businesses, and households selected by Dar; as well as Data analysis and entry on MS Excel Survey Spreadsheets and reporting of results.

 

February 2014

 

April 2014

 

86

 

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

 

Lebanon

 

 

Impact of Winterization Cash Assistance

 

IRC seeks an analysis of the impact of the winterization cash assistance program for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The analysis will assess impacts on household well-being, local economies, and community dynamics.

In order to evaluate the impact of the winterization program, IRC requested interviewing around 1499 respondents in 138 villages in 89 cadastrals. Information was collected through interviews with the head of household as well as direct observation.

Information International called all households as per the list provided by IRC, confirmed the household location and recorded the new address if the household has moved. The relevant households were informed of the visit and appointments were taken to ensure the presence of the household heads at the time of the interview. The collected data was then provided to IRC in CSV format.

 

April 2014

 

June 2014

 

87

 

FHI 360

Under Fund from USAID

 

Lebanon

 

Lebanon Workforce Development Assessment: Discussion Groups

Design and implement discussion groups in order is to collect information from youth and women to better understand barriers to and opportunities for employment among diverse groups of youth (18-35) and women (18-64) in Lebanon, including those in rural communities, and particularly communities affected by the Syrian refugee situation. The discussion groups will inform a labor market assessment for Lebanon on behalf of USAID that seeks to identify opportunities for youth and female employment in selected economic sectors (including but not limited to: crafts for both domestic & export markets; IT/ICT; tourism, including agro-tourism; agriculture; and food processing).

 

June 2014

 

July 2014

 

88

 

European Union (EU)

 

Economic and Social Fund for Development (ESFD)

 

 

Impact Assessment of the Job Creation Component of the ESFD

 

The project consists of undertaking an Impact study of the Job Creation Component of the ESFD. Information International will design a stratified representative sample of ESFD clients, assess the impact of loans on income and employment and estimate the poverty reduction effect of the ESFD support to SMEs. Information International will carry out face to face interviews with 431 end borrowers distributed over all related cazas, meet with the persons in charge of the program in each of the five partner banks to better understand the lending process as well as conduct a focus group with bank and other lending institutions representatives to develop a comprehensive report analyzing the relevant data.

 

June 2014

 

March 2015

 

89

 

American University of Beirut (AUB)

 

Lebanon

 

Forecasting the Effects of Various Alcohol Control Policy Packages on Youth Alcohol Consumption Patterns: A Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE)

 

The objective of this survey among young (aged 18-25 years) alcohol consumers recruited from private and public universities in Lebanon is to help gauge youth’s alcohol purchasing behaviors under various policy packages. Interviews with 1,024 university students aged 18-25 years, distributed equally (128 respondents) among eight universities in Lebanon (AUB, LAU- Beirut, USJ-Beirut, BAU- Beirut, LIU- Beirut, LU- Hadath, NDU- Zouk Mosbeh and USEK- Kaslik) were conducted and students were approached around/outside campus such as from surrounding nearby cafes, snack bars and restaurants, neighboring the campus and frequented by students.

September 2015

December 2015

 

90

 

Social Impact

 

under fund from USAID

 

 

University Scholarship Program (USP)

 

The project aims at providing the Client with information on whether the communities from which students were accepted under the USP grant have heard about the USP program. This would be achieved through conducting field visits and interviews in five communities (Rachaya, Marjeyoun, Minieh, Bcharre and Hermel), in addition to five focus groups with USP students at AUB, LAU and Haigazian universities.

 

September 2015

 

September 2015

 

91

 

Dr. Karma El Hassan

 

Lebanon

 

Assessing Lebanese Teachers’ Assessment Literacy

 

The study, conducted in 40 selected schools in Administrative Beirut area, aims to identify assessment knowledge and skills of a representative sample of teachers in different subject areas and different levels (elementary, intermediate, secondary).

For that purpose, Information International conducted telephone calls and meetings (three rounds of each maximum) to a sample of 40 schools in Beirut (30 private schools and 10 public schools), selected by the Client. The Questionnaire, developed by the Client based on ‘Standards for Teacher Competence in Educational Assessment of Students’, was given to school principal to distribute to teachers and was collected back by Information International after being filled by teachers. Teachers at participating schools filled in the ‘Assessment Practices Inventory’ in order to determine the frequency of their use of various assessment tasks and how competent they feel about these various skills. Filling the survey took place in school.

 

November 2015

 

January 2016

 

92

 

ARCHEOMEDSITES

 

 

 

Use of Management Models for the Archeological Sites and Urban Contexts

 

The study focuses on gathering reliable data and information from direct stakeholders to asses Tyre’s archeological quarter.  The thematic axes around which the survey revolved are socio-economic dynamics on the District level influencing the local development of the archeological site, human resources both residents in the district of the site and potential visitors at a regional level, income generating activities related to the existence of the sites, and stakeholder assessment.

A questionnaire was conducted on a representative sample of 28 stakeholders residing in Tyre with direct and indirect relation to the archeological site in the city. Further information was collected from previous research, to precisely depict Tyre’s archeological segments and its current nature.

 

December 2015

 

January 2016

 

93

 

Levant 7

 

Lebanon

 

Monitoring and Evaluation- ISNAD Project

 

The objectives of this consultancy are to evaluate the effectiveness of each of ISNAD’s two project objectives; Monitor and verify the ISNAD’s achievements against agreed-upon, objective, and measurable indicators of success; and Provide actionable recommendations based on research findings and identification of lessons learned to inform future programmatic design.

To achieve the above objectives, three different evaluation research instruments will be used: A desk review of relevant programmatic documents; Quarterly In-depth interviews with key informants of the ISNAD project; and a Quantitative baseline and end line surveys with randomly selected respondents throughout the 10 target communities.

 

February 2016

 

February 2017

 

94

 

New York University- Abu Dhabi

 

UAE

 

 

Religious Identity and Intergroup Cooperation: An Experiment in Lebanon

 

The research experiment aims to explore the nature of intergroup cooperation among Lebanon’s three largest religious communities: Shia Muslims, Sunni Muslims, and Christians. Specifically, under what conditions individuals from these communities are likely to (i) favor coalitions with co-religionists, (ii) favor coalitions with individuals of a different religion (iii) or to favor a broad Shia-Sunni-Christian coalition.

The study was achieved through conducting a series of simulated elections in sessions with the residents of Beirut from three communities (Shia, Sunni and Christians). Participants in the research study will be asked to choose between leaders of  different religious identities proposing different redistributive policies if elected. The proposal of the elected leader will be implemented and will directly affect the amount of money that participants receive at the completion of simulated elections. Sixteen (16) sessions were conducted, each session consisting of four (4) groups of five (5) participants each (2 Sunni, 2 Shiaa and 1 Christian participant per group), with a total of 320 participants. 

March 2016

April 2016

 

95

 

American University of Beirut (AUB)

 

Lebanon

 

Household Food Waste Generation in Urban Lebanon: Behavioral Patterns, Economic Costs and Policy Options

 

The study aims at investigating the social, behavioral and economic determinants of household food waste, assess its economic cost and estimate for the first time the generated quantities, in Administrative Beirut Area. It consists of gathering data on food purchasing habits, storage, handling and preparation practices, socio-economic attributes and preferences, etc.  The information collected will then be used to relate household behavior with food waste patterns and estimate the economic cost of food waste for households, which will promote informed incentives to help consumers reduce their expenditures. It will also help devise policies to divert waste away from already overloaded landfills.

April 2016

June 2016

 

96

 

World Food Programme

 

Lebanon

 

Leading Data Collection for a WFP Study with Syrian Refugees

 

WFP Lebanon plans to conduct a comparative evaluation to inform future WFP programming decisions by gaining an understanding of how different transfer modalities (i.e. cash and voucher) impact household food security and other livelihood outcomes, coping strategies, spending patterns, beneficiary preferences, protection and gender issues and the efficiency of the different modalities in ensuring food security for refugee households.  For this purpose, Information International conducted a Midline and end line surveys with ~1,300 households each- evenly distributed across the three intervention groups (i.e. ~425 households per intervention group) and randomly sampled in locations across the governorates- to document differences in spending patterns, food security, other livelihood outcomes, and coping strategies between three groups of households: those that receive e-vouchers, those that withdraw cash from ATMs and those that have the choice of either approach. Moreover, 16 Focus group discussions were conducted to understand gender and protection considerations associated with each delivery mechanism, including effects on intra-household decision-making, spending patterns, coping strategies, perceptions of risk and contextual factors that may affect program implementation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 2016

 

97

 

American University of Beirut (AUB)

 

Lebanon

 

Exploring the Direct and Indirect Associations between Policy-relevant  predictors and Youth Alcohol Drinking in Lebanon (Short title: Youth Alcohol Policy and Consumption Survey)

 

The objective of this survey among university students aged 18-25 years recruited from private and public universities in Lebanon is to help delineate the direct and indirect influences of policy-relevant factors and psychosocial mediators on youth alcohol consumption patterns, specifically university youth aged 18-25 years.  Interviews with 1,155 university students aged 18-25 years, distributed equally (165 respondents) among seven universities in Lebanon (AUB, LAU- Beirut, USJ-Beirut, LU- Hadath, LU- Fanar, NDU- Zouk Mosbeh and USEK- Kaslik) were conducted and students were approached around/outside campus such as from surrounding nearby cafes, snack bars and restaurants, neighboring the campus and frequented by students.

May 2016

June 2016

 

98

 

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

 

Lebanon

 

Education Assessment (with C4D)- Focus Group Discussions

 

Eight Focus group discussions were conducted with Lebanese and Syrian children as well as caregivers who have children in and out of schools. The discussion tackled the knowledge and perceptions about the educational programme provided by UNICEF (free education in public schools), the quality of education that children are receiving, school management treatment, Awareness about the service, Profile of decision makers and decision making process when it comes to children education as well as Gatekeepers in the community. The study also included four Key Informant Interviews were conducted with key persons in the related communities.

July 2016

August 2016

 

99

 

Social Impact

 

under fund from USAID

 

 

DRASATI II

Focus Group Discussions

 

The project consists of conducting 39 focus group discussions with selected project beneficiaries, 31 with teachers and principals, and eight with CERD and MEHE’s Guidance and Counseling Department (DOPS) trainers). The FGD questions focus on what changes teachers and principals have observed in their practices, classrooms and schools following participation in DRASATI II activities. This information from FGDs will help the evaluation to answer the effectiveness and, to some extent, sustainability questions. For CERD and DOPS trainers the FGD questions focus on the relevance and effectiveness of the training, the effectiveness and sustainability of the rollout trainings CERD conducts, and the effectiveness and sustainability of DOPS’s school coaching based on DRASATI’s TOTs (Training of Trainers). 

 

 

 

September 2016

 

 

 

September 2016

 

100

 

American University of Beirut (AUB)

 

Lebanon

 

Household Food Waste Generation in Urban Lebanon: Behavioral Patterns, Economic Costs and Policy Options- Round 2

 

The second round of this study also consists of gathering data from 150 households in Administrative Beirut on food purchasing habits, storage, handling and preparation practices, socio-economic attributes and preferences, etc.  The information collected will then be used to relate household behavior with food waste patterns and estimate the economic cost of food waste for households, which will promote informed incentives to help consumers reduce their expenditures. It will also help devise policies to divert waste away from already overloaded landfills.

 

 

 

 

 

October 2016

 

 

 

 

 

November 2016

 

101

 

New York University- Abu Dhabi

 

UAE

 

Crossing the Religious Divide: An Experiment on Deliberation and Inter-Sectarian Cooperation  in Lebanon

 

The aim of the project is to establish under what conditions individuals from different religious confessions might be encouraged to cooperate with one another in the context of simulated elections. 360 participants from Beirut (180 Sunni and 180 Shia’a) aged between 18-64 years will be split at random into groups of six: 3 Sunni and 3 Shia’a in every group. Five groups/tables of six will participate in the project in a given session, with a total of 12 sessions to be conducted. Prior to the simulated elections, some groups of participants will be shown a 20-30 minute video of a discussion among experts on the benefits of inter-sectarian cooperation. Some groups of participants will also have a chance to engage in a discussion about inter-sectarian cooperation following the video. Some participants will be offered money in secret by election brokers to only support candidates of the same religious confession as the participant. This study design will provide an opportunity to measure the effect of exposure to an expert discussion on inter-sectarian cooperation (and subsequent group discussion) on the participants’ willingness to (i) accept money to vote for candidates from the same religious group as them, to (ii) support political candidates from a different sectarian group, and (iii) engage in other-regarding allocation behavior in distributive games.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 2016

 

102

 

Social Impact

 

under fund from USAID

 

 

Gender Analysis in Education- Focus Group Discussions

 

The project consists of conducting 58 focus group discussions with teachers and principals, school-aged students and their parents. The Focus groups with principals and teachers focused on gender equality in teacher training curricula, school-level policies and practices, parents’ perceptions of education importance, perceptions of different types of students’ learning capacity/ability, how students are punished and rewarded at school, students’ roles and responsibilities in school, teachers’ roles and responsibilities in schools, students’ access to learning resources, extracurricular activities, differences in student’s participation in the classroom, student leadership opportunities. Focus group discussions with Lebanese and Syrian refugee students focused on school-level policies and practices, parents’ perceptions of education importance, students’ perceptions of education importance, how students are punished and rewarded at school, students’ roles and responsibilities in and out of school, extracurricular activities, availability and access to learning resources and physical environment, differences in students’ participation in the classroom, student leadership opportunities, violence witnessed or experienced in and out of school.

 

 

 

March 2017

 

 

 

April 2017

 

 

 

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