Category: Op-Eds
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Wled El Balad: A Community of CareÂ
Wled El Balad began as a five-person volunteer initiative during Lebanon’s 2024 war and has since grown into a nationwide support network. Through emergency relief, community connections, and direct assistance, the initiative supports displaced and vulnerable families while prioritizing overlooked needs, collective action, and the preservation of dignity.
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Showing Up Anyway: Student Volunteers in a Second WarÂ
In this article, we look at how student volunteers at AUB responded to a second war shaped by exhaustion, hesitation, and limited capacity. Rather than pushing for large-scale mobilization, they built quieter, more realistic ways for students to contribute, showing how solidarity can adapt without disappearing.
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Positive Public Administration in Lebanon and the Arab World: Why It Matters?
In this op-ed, Professor Khaldoun AbouAssi explores the importance of Positive Public Administration in Lebanon and the Arab world, highlighting examples of effective governance across Lebanon, Jordan, and Morocco. He argues that ethical leadership, citizen engagement, institutional innovation, and transparency can strengthen public institutions and help rebuild citizens’ trust in government.
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