Advancing Evidence-based Policy in Crisis Management: Field Survey Findings

Abstract

Led by the American University of Beirut (AUB) and funded by the National Endowment for Democracy, the project “Advancing Evidence-Based Policy in Crisis Management,” aims to fill this gap. Its main goal is to monitor the impact of the multi-dimensional crises Lebanon is facing, on multiple economic sectors, and subsequently advance evidence-based policy reforms that respond to citizens’ priorities. The sectors include: agriculture, construction, education, food and beverage, health, manufacturing, and retail. This report presents findings from the household survey which consisted of a structured questionnaire and gathered information about: 1) basic demographics and household characteristics, 2) household income and expenditures, and 3) coping mechanisms.