Michel DOUAIHY.

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Co-Lead researcher, from May 2021-May 2022 
" Political Engagement of University Students in Lebanon in light of the 2019 October Uprising: Students Position towards a Secular State". 

This study is based on a mixed method approach combining a survey and focus groups with university students across the country, and adopts a participatory methodology, inviting students to contribute to the different phases of the research. In the first phase of the study a survey will be developed and distributed across universities in Lebanon. It will revolve around three main thematic axes measuring students’ political engagement, their understanding and practice of democracy, their conception of secularism and social change. 

Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) Lead researcher, from October 2021-March 2022 
“Voices of Elections 2022” 

Issuing six barometer/index papers to measure the services being provided to citizens/voters from parties’ blocs and emerging political groups in relation with its influence on voters' voices prior to elections throughout a period of 6 months leading to the 2022 elections. 

The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)-EU

Senior Conflict Analyst and lead researcher, from January to August 2021

Managed the project team in their work to improve the safety and security of border communities in both Baalbek El-Hermel and Akkar governorates (Lebanon) by enhancing border governance and contributing to enhanced border security and trade facilitation and to contribute to the security and stability of border communities. Focused on the collection of qualitative data through primary and secondary methods to grasp trends in conflict and power dynamics at the community level, the stakeholders involved and their relationships, and the potential avenues for transforming the conflict. Conducted field work and desk research of existing local development plans in Akkar and Baalbek El-Hermel border areas and assess to which extent they are realistic and conflict sensitive.

• Analyzed conflict and power dynamics between various groups (communities, refugees,

security agencies);

• Understood the triggers that cause tension within Lebanese communities;

• Identified key actors involved;

• Assessed conflict dynamics and identify dividers and connectors;

• Provided overall recommendations for conflict mitigation;

Center for Operational Analysis and Research (COAR)

Senior Consultant and Lead Researcher, from March to August 2020

Collected and analyzed primary data, Drafted the Final Report on potential Political, Social, Economic, Security Scenarios for Lebanon (post 17th of October 2019 and Covid-19 outbreak), and Participated in presentation of findings.

MCMD Group Co. Ltd (Zhuhai, Guangdong, Hong Kong, China)

Founder and Managing Director, from 2003 to 2009

Established at the end of 2003, MCMD Group Co Ltd is a consultancy firm that provides foreign investors with market research studies, consulting services, logistics solutions and business advice on China.

Middle East Consulting International (London, England)

Analyst, from 2001 to 2003

•Risk Studies: Profiling of key decision makers and analysis of various business environments in the Near

East region with emphasis on Lebanon and Syria.

•Risk Assessment: Assessment of the political and security threats in Lebanon and advisory to foreign

investors on challenges and developments in the country.

Central Bank of Lebanon/ Bank Audi (Beirut, Lebanon)

Intern, from 1998 to 1999

Financial Operations, Statistics and Research departments.