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  • Deriving a planting medium from solid waste compost and excavation and demolition rubble 
    Assaf, Eleni; Farajalla, Nadim S. (Widener University School of Civil Engineering, 2017)
    The combination of construction, demolition and excavation (CDE) waste along with the in-crease in solid waste generation has put a major stress on the country and on the management of its solid waste. Compounding this ...
  • Challenges of post-war policy reforms in Lebanon's water sector - Lessons learned 
    Gharios, Georges; Farajalla, Nadim S.; El Hajj, Rana H. (IWA Publishing, 2021)
    Lebanon has not been able to properly develop and benefit from its water sources. A confessional system of governance has hindered development of the sector. Laws and regulations have been developed erratically with many ...
  • Solid waste management in the mena region: A comparative analysis of Lebanon, Jordan, and Tunisia 
    El Amine, Yasmina; Abdallah, Chafik; El Hajj, Rana H.; Farajalla, Nadim S. (Deutsches Orient-Institut, 2018)
    A comparative analysis of Lebanon, Jordan, and Tunisia This paper compares solid waste management in Lebanon, Jordan, and Tunisia; countries that are at different stages in terms of waste management but they share similarities ...
  • Costs associated with management of non-communicable diseases in the Arab Region: A scoping review 
    Saleh, Shadi S.; El-Harakeh, Amena; Baroud, Maysa; Zeineddine, Najah; Farah, Angie; Mehio-Sibai, Abla Mehio (University of Edinburgh, 2018)
    Background Global mortality rates resulting from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are reaching alarming levels, especially in low- and middle-income countries, imposing a considerable burden on individuals and health systems ...
  • Health reporting in print media in Lebanon: Evidence, quality and role in informing policymaking 
    El-Jardali, Fadi; Bou-Karroum, Lama; Bawab, Lamya; Kdouh, Ola; El-Sayed, Farah; Rachidi, Hala; Makki, Malak (Public Library of Science, 2015)
    Background: Media plays a vital role in shaping public policies and opinions through disseminating health-related information. This study aims at exploring the role of media in informing health policies in Lebanon, identifying ...
  • Capturing lessons learned from evidence-to-policy initiatives through structured reflection 
    El-Jardali, Fadi; Lavis, John Norman; Moat, Kaelan A.; Pantoja, Tomas; Ataya, Nour F. (2014)
    Background: Knowledge translation platforms (KTPs), which are partnerships between policymakers, stakeholders, and researchers, are being established in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to enhance evidence-informed ...
  • دليل إدارة النفايات المنزلية الصلبة 
    مسعود، مي; مرعبي، فاروق (مركز حماية الطبيعة, 2016)
    يتناول هذا الدليل الحاجة الماسة لممارسات إدارة النفايات المستدامة في لبنان، لا سيما في سياق أزمة النفايات المتصاعدة في البلاد. ويقدم نظرة عامة متعمقة للإدارة المتكاملة للنفايات الصلبة (ISWM)، بما في ذلك تقليل النفايات، ...
  • Banque du Liban: A Forensic Analysis 
    Gaspard, Toufic (Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI), 2024-02)
    The audit report conducted by Alvarez & Marsal on Banque du Liban (BDL) spanning from 2015 to 2020 exposes substantial mismanagement and financial misconduct. Governed solely by the Governor, BDL employed arbitrary accounting ...
  • مصرف لبنان: تحليل جنائي 
    Gaspard, Toufic (معهد عصام فارس للسياسات العامة والشؤون الدولية, 2024-02)
    يكشف تقرير التدقيق من Alvarez & Marsal على مصرف لبنان (BDL) خلال فترة 2015-2020 عن سوء إدارة واسع النطاق وممارسات مالية غير قانونية. استخدم مصرف لبنان، بقيادة الحاكم وحده، محاسبة تعسفية، وأخفى خسائر متزايدة، وانخرط في ...
  • Between Tales and Facts: The Long Saga of Gaza Marine 
    Sukkarieh, Mona (Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI), 2024-02)
    Discovered in 2000, the Gaza Marine gas field has encountered significant obstacles hindering its development, primarily stemming from political, legal, and security-related challenges. Initially heralded as a promising ...
  • Under the rubble of Gaza: A Middle East Reshaped? 
    Bahout, Joseph (Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI), 2024-03)
    The article explores the geopolitical context and implications of the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas and the ensuing Gaza War. It examines the shifting dynamics in the Middle East, including U.S. involvement, Israeli-Arab ...
  • Housing, Land and Property Rights: a main determinant for Syrian Potential Returnees 
    Yazigi, Jihad (Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI), 2024-03)
    The Assad Regime Anti-Normalisation Act of 2023 was decisively approved by a substantial majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, with 389 votes in favor and 32 against. The primary objective of this act is to prolong ...
  • Climate Adaptation Finance flows in the Middle East and North Africa 
    Saghir, Jamal (Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI), 2024-03)
    This policy brief delves into the paramount necessity for augmented climate adaptation finance streams within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Given that the region faces climate change repercussions at a ...
  • The "Battle of the Corridors" Regional Interconnectivity and the Geo-Economic Future of the Middle East 
    Tashjian, Yeghia (Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI), 2024-04)
    This paper explores the historical and contemporary significance of economic corridors in the Middle East, tracing back to the inception of the Berlin-Baghdad railway project in the late 19th century. The analysis underscores ...
  • حرب غزة بمنظار المسألة السنیة المشرقیة الراھنة 
    سعادة، وسام (معهد عصام فارس للسياسات العامة والشؤون الدولية, 2024-07)
    يبحث هذا البحث في تأثير النزاعات الإقليمية والطائفية في منطقة الشرق الأدنى، مع التركيز على النزاع السني والشيعي في غزة. يُعنى التحليل بتأثيرات التهجير وتدمير الهوية العرقية والدينية، وكيف ساهمت هذه العوامل في تعزيز الصراعات ...
  • COP28:A Consensus not an Agreement​ 
    Ammoun, Camille (Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI), 2024-01)
    The COP28 conference, held in Dubai, produced the "UAE Consensus," a document that, while acknowledging the need to transition away from fossil fuels, lacks the definitive targets and clear objectives that marked the Paris ...
  • War in Gaza: Where do we go from here? 
    Bahout, Joseph (Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI), 2024-07)
    The ongoing conflict in Gaza has seen numerous failed ceasefire attempts, with the latest negotiation in May 2024 ending in disappointment despite seemingly favorable conditions. The discord between Hamas and Israel over ...
  • Lebanon is in search of a treasure that doesn't exist 
    Kostanian, Albert (2024-02)
    Lebanon's persistent quest for a mythical treasure symbolizes a deep-seated belief in miraculous remedies for its enduring economic and political challenges. Originally centered on dreams of rebuilding Syria, this pursuit ...
  • Municipal Authority and Environmental Governance in Lebanon 
    Farajalla, Nadim; Abou Dagher, Manale; Machmouchi, Farah; Soubra, Ghida (2024-02)
    Lebanon is confronted with significant environmental challenges resulting from outdated development policies and a centralized governance structure. Municipalities, which play a vital role in local environmental governance, ...
  • Lebanon's refugee return agenda : negotiating global protection norms and responsibility sharing 
    Baroud, Maysa; Janmyr, Maja (Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI), 2024-05)
    Since the onset of displacement from Syria in 2011, Lebanon has been lobbying international circles for prompt refugee return even though the conflict in Syria has not ended. As part of these efforts, Lebanese representatives ...

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