Polling and Publications

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Publications

Title

Subject

Publication Date

61

Information International

Lebanon

Study of the Lebanese Governments Formed since 1992

Information International examines the 6 governments formed in the last decade. For each government examined, a review of the number of ministries and ministers holding those posts was achieved.

May 2003

62

Information International

Lebanon

Examining the Court of Audit Reports From 1996-2001

Information International examines the court of audit report from 1996-2001 and the infringements made by the Lebanese government. The report looks at the role, duties, responsibilities and decisions of the court of audit, and the counter decisions of the government contrary to the court's decisions.

May 2003

63

Dar Al Sayad

Lebanon

Opinion Poll on President Lahoud Era and its governments

The survey was based on a sample of 600 respondents in Greater Beirut to gauge the perceptions of the general public on the performance of three consecutive governments during President Lahoud Era, the suggestions of the respondents for a new president, the benefiting and disadvantaged parties due to the latest regional developments, in addition to other current issues of interest.

June 2003

64

Information International

Lebanon

Lebanese Population Insurance Habits

The survey was based on a sample of 400 respondents in Greater Beirut to capture patterns of insurance coverage. The different categories explored in the survey were life insurance, health insurance, motor insurance, travel insurance and property insurance. The results of the survey include estimates of the uninsured population, as well as the ability to assess under-insurance and identify common obstacles to obtaining adequate coverage.

June 2003

65

Dar Al Sayad

Lebanon

Lahoud-Hariri Conflict

The survey was based on a sample of 600 respondents in Greater Beirut to gauge the general public's perceptions on the causes and results of the conflict between the President Lahoud and Prime Minister Hariri, role of Head of the Parliament Mr. Berri, in addition to economic issues of interest.

June 2003

66

Information International

Lebanon

Municipalities – Role and Functions

With the municipal elections coming up soon, Information International takes a look at municipalities in the country. The number of Municipal councils, the law that sets their framework and their source of income are examined in this report.

June 2003

67

Information International

Lebanon

Public Schools Costs and Needs

Information International studies the Public Schools situation, cost and needs. The report also takes a look at the student/ teacher ratio and school/ student ratio for each Mohafaza as well as the number of private schools compared to public schools.

June 2003

68

Information International

Lebanon

Reading Habits

The poll conducted in Greater Beirut with a sample of 600 people aims at gauging the respondents' literary habits in the media of newspapers, magazines and books, in addition to media viewing and listening habits as well as cinema and theater-going habits.

June-August 2003

69

Inma/SRI

Mishwar Program

This project includes the development of brochures for the areas of Chouf, South, Baalbeck and Byblos. The brochures incorporate maps of each community and plot monuments, historical and heritage sites worth visiting, as well as touristic outlets (discount coupons enclosed). Listing of eco-tourism operators and their activities are also included.

June-August 2003

70

Information International

Lebanon

100 Days New Government Poll

The poll conducted in Great Beirut surveyed the performance of the Cabinet 100 days after it took office, satisfaction level with the current ministers, the "most productive" minister, view of ministerial committees as well as the achievements (if any) of the new cabinet in various fields of interest such as fighting corruption, dealing with the general economic situation, improving infrastructure, etc.

August 2003

71

LBC

Lebanese Taxes and Fees

This poll was based on a sample of 1,000 respondents distributed over the various Lebanese regions. It included a brief desk research about the tax revenues and the required income for a typical Lebanese family, in addition to the survey part where the respondents from various income levels were asked to report the amount of taxes they pay for various items such as phone, electricity, water, income tax, municipality, VAT, mechanic and other items.

August 2003

72

LBC

Youth Survey (18 years)

Conducted with 1000 persons aged 18 years all over Lebanon, the poll aims at gauging this population segment's opinion about their rights, obligations, relation with parents, aspirations in addition to their views about their country, labor market and immigration.

August 2003

73

Information International

Lebanon

Assessment of the 1997 National Accounts

Information International examines the 1997 national accounts as stated by INSEE, the methodology adopted, their development and their aim. Information International also draws conclusions on possible scenarios that could be

achieved as a result of the acquired numbers.

August 2003

74

Information International

Lebanon

Evaluation of the Impact of Tax Increases Over the Past 10 Years

Information International studies the evolution of taxes in the past few years and the increase of direct and indirect taxes as well as the increasing government tax revenues (almost two fold).

August 2003

75

Information International

Lebanon

General Current Situation in the Country

The survey was based on a sample of 600 respondents in Greater Beirut to gauge the general public's perceptions on the solutions to the current crisis, where the first part of the poll explores views about the economic situation, electricity crisis, administrative reform and presidential elections, while the second part tackles the issue of Michel Aoun and Samir Geagea as well as other issues of concern.

September 2003

76

Information International

Lebanon

Lebanon’s Parliamentary History 1920-2000

A review of Lebanon's parliamentary system dating back to the French mandate and the Administrative Committee of 1920. It is an examination of all parliaments formed since the country's independence, detailing the participating members, segmentation of districts, number of representatives (by sect), number of eligible voters and actual voter turn-out. Moving up to the present, a critique of the 2000 election, and specifically of Law No. 171 on which the election was based, is provided. The latest members of parliament and their professions before entering public service have also been included for general interest, as well as a review of salaries and remunerations of MPs.

September 2003

77

Dar Al Sayad

Lebanon

Present Economic Crisis and Political Situation

The objective of this poll conducted in Greater Beirut is to gauge the general public's perceptions on the current economic crisis and who's to blame, emigration of the youth, President's Lahoud achievements as well as the evaluation of various governmental services and other issues of concern.

October 2003

78

Information International

Lebanon

Attempts at Administrative Reform: Unsuccessful projects and experiences

Information International studied the government's attempts at administrative reform since independence, as well as the ministerial reports since 1992 related to promises of achieving reform. The first part of the study explores the laws and decrees of administrative reform since independence, while the second part tackles the issue of reform as reported in ministerial reports of consecutive governments since 1992.

October/November 2003

79

Information International

Lebanon

Government Exams and University Enrollment

The results of the first round of the 2003 government exams, as well as trends in university enrollment are explored in this focus on the education sector in Lebanon. Statistics show that pass rates fell slightly across the mohafazat, with the exceptions of Beirut and Mount Lebanon, and based on exam results, projections of the number of students that will continue to higher education are calculated. In addition, the distribution of students by university for the years 1999-2001 is examined, and the impact of newly established universities on competition is noted.

October 2003