Within the Policy, Politics, and Governance Cluster, the Institute undertakes the task of examining the various mechanisms that make up and define Lebanon's political structure and governance system. It will investigate how public policies are formulated, implemented, and contested within Lebanon's governance framework and political context.
- Nation-state Structure: constitutional debates, state/society relations, state structure and organization, Ta'if and beyond
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- State Reform and Public Administration: decentralization, federalization, clientelism, corruption, e-government, judiciary and justice reform, fiscal and budgetary governance
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- The Political Landscape: political forces and parties (Lebanon/regional), political cultures (local/national)
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- Electoral Processes and Debates: laws and systems, voter behavior, electoral databases, polling surveys
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- Security and Politics: civil/military relations, National Defense strategy, security apparatuses reform and democratic oversight
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The cluster addresses Lebanon's nation-state structure, state reform and public administration, the political landscape – primarily political forces/parties and political cultures, women, peace, and security, as well as electoral processes. The Institute aims to produce substantial analysis, research, and dialogue around the above-mentioned topics so that it can strengthen the ability of local and regional actors to enhance governance mechanisms. It also supports enabling these actors with the right tools and evidence to address national priorities, to the ultimate benefit of the greater public.