Polling and Publications

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Publications

Title

Subject

Publication Date

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Information International Lebanon

Socio-Economic Situation in Lebanon

An opinion poll was carried out covering the whole of Lebanon, whereby the sample was representatively distributed over the 6 Lebanese districts. Respondents expressed their opinions regarding the economic situation and different issues related to that including governmental policies and the TVA.

The poll also covered rental issues such as the rental law and suggestions for amendments, health insurance and social security, electricity and telecommunication sector issues, as well as the effect of the economic situation on families’ abilities to educate their children. Moreover, opinions were taken regarding the assassination of the ex-MP Elias Houbeika.

February 2002

40

Information International

Lebanon

Shopping Festival “Live Lebanon”

An opinion poll was conducted entailing interviews with shoppers, merchants, and touristric institutions. Shoppers were requested to provide information regarding their shopping expenditure, habits, perception of the shopping festival, and opinions on advertised sales. Merchants explained their attitudes, marketing strategies and profitability during the shopping festival, as well as their opinions concerning the enforcement of the TVA and its effect on their sales. Finally, interviews were carried out with touristic institutions to detect the effect of the shopping festival on their operations.

Then, Information International compared the 2002

shopping festival with previous ones.

February 2002

41

Information International

Lebanon

Arab Summit

This nation-wide survey aimed at gauging public perceptions and expectations on the crucial issues facing the Arab Nations, including the level of support for the Arab League Summit, views regarding peace and normalization by Arab states towards Israel, most important Arab issue as well as the expected results from this Summit.

March 2002

42

Information International

Lebanon

Transportation and Fuel Survey

The survey was divided into two parts: the first part consisted of desk research regarding the cost of fuel imports and the role of the government in this sector, while the second part consisted of an opinion poll that aimed at gauging public opinion about public versus private transport, the average number of cars per family and the respective fuel consumption.

April 2002

43

Information International

Lebanon

Importance of Opinion Polls and Other Issues

The survey evaluates the Lebanese public’s regard for opinion polling and the value of information gathered by this method. In addition the poll tackled other issues such as the visit of the Syrian president Bashar Assad to Lebanon, its implications and impacts on the Lebanese general situation.

April 2002

44

Information International

Lebanon

Boycott American Products

This opinion poll assesses public opinion and the spectrum of boycott activities, ranging from products and services to institutions targeted by the Lebanese public.

May 2002

45

Information International

Lebanon

Administrative and Customs Related Procedures

This opinion poll and survey evaluate the Lebanese public’s views of a range of administrative procedures in various government departments. Awareness and opinions towards new services, such as telephone and Internet assistance offered by the Ministry of Administrative Development were assessed, as well as suggestions and thoughts regarding customs, passport office and other official procedures.

May 2002

46

Information International

Lebanon

Environmental Awareness

The survey was conducted in collaboration with the Faculty of Education at the Lebanese University, to measure the extent of the Lebanese public’s knowledge of environmental issues and ecology in general.

May 2002

48

Information International

Lebanon

Political and Socio-economic Poll

This opinion poll assesses public opinion towards various political figures and leaders in Lebanon, the political situation and government achievements, the socioeconomic situation as well as the issue of naturalization and foreign ownership in Lebanon.

July 2002

49

Information International

Lebanon

General Opinion Poll about South Lebanon, Religion, Seminars and Workshops, University Education, Private and Public Schools, Marriage as well as Independence of the Judiciary System.

This nation-wide opinion poll assesses public opinion towards a variety of issues such as the current situation in Sheba’-South Lebanon, the Islamic resistance, religious practice and faith, international seminars and workshops taking place in Lebanon, school and university education costs between the private and the pubic sector, civil marriage and other marriage related issues as well as the issue of the independence of the judiciary system in Lebanon.

August 2002

50

Information International

Lebanon

UNESCO Massacre

Information International conducted an opinion poll during the period of 5-10 August 2002 about the UNESCO massacre that took place on 31 July 2002. The questionnaire aimed at gauging the respondents’ opinion in Greater Beirut on the reasons behind the massacre, who’s responsible for it, the media’s portrayal of the incident from a sectarian perspective as well as the punishment favored by the respondents for the murderer.

August 2002

51

Dar Al Sayad

Lebanon

MTV Closure Opinion Poll

This opinion poll in Greater Beirut aimed at gauging respondents’ opinions on the closure of MTV, the reasons as well as beneficiaries and losers of the decision. In addition, the questionnaire tackled the issue of the forthcoming presidential elections, and the nominees for the posts of Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.

September 2002

52

Information International

Lebanon

Crimes, Al Wazzani River Crisis and Public Sector Salaries

Conducted in Greater Beirut, this poll addresses views on mounting family crimes in the country, including perceived causes and solutions. In addition, opinions on the issue of the Wazzani River were surveyed with regards to water rights, the role of foreign intervention and Israeli retaliatory action. The final segment of the poll dealt with opinions on decreasing salaries of ministers and deputies, as well as an evaluation of the Parliament since its election two years ago.

September/October 2002

53

Dar Al Sayad

Lebanon

Politics, Women and Higher Education

This poll was conducted in Greater Beirut and aimed at gauging public outlook on a number of political issues, such as the best candidate for the post of Prime Minister, a new electoral law and the creation of a Senate. The poll also tackled women’s issues, in terms of involvement in politics and possible military service. Finally, university student views were addressed regarding current political life and student body organizations, as well as views on emigration.

October 2002

54

Information International

Lebanon

Internet Users in Lebanon

This poll was conducted in Greater Beirut and aimed at obtaining information about internet users and how they access and utilize the internet as well as the type of information users want and how they perceive the value of the internet in addition to issues of online privacy.

December 2002