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Bassel Akar discusses with LCPS Researcher Christelle Barakat Lebanon's public education system in times of war and crisis, focusing on the need for reforms and ways of increasing inclusion and sustainability in the schools. Bassel Akar is a Research Associate at the Center for A ...  Show more

In this podcast, Carlos Naffah speaks with LCPS researcher Rasha Akel about the dynamics between Syrian refugees and Lebanese returnees in Ghobeiry, a municipality in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Naffah discusses a study he conducted after the 2023 conflict which explores how these ...  Show more

In this episode, we meet Abdel Nasser Dwekat, a distinguished Palestinian engineer whose career spans sports, engineering, and social work. Abdel Nasser shares his journey from overcoming challenges in a politically complex region to achieving international recognition. He discus ...  Show more

In the third and final special episode recorded live from the ACORE Finance Forum, host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk to industry leaders to explore some key issues in renewable energy technology and finance.

Amy starts the episode by speaking with Dav ...

Explore the potential for geothermal energy in Lebanon. How can geothermal energy provide societal benefits, such as reliability, sustainability, and solutions for heating and cooling needs? Laury Haytayan, Energy Expert in the Middle East and North Africa hosts Fadi Nader, IFPEN ...  Show more

In this episode, Samar Dani, CEO of INJAZ Lebanon, provides an inspiring look into the organization's transformational journey. Dani discusses the impactful initiatives INJAZ Lebanon is spearheading and how they are navigating and overcoming regional challenges to drive positive ...  Show more