Agricultural Value Chain Assessment
Solidarités International (SI) supports food security and economic resilience in Yemen through emergency food assistance and agricultural recovery programs. In Ta’izz governorate, SI has developed services to assist smallholder farmers and breeders, aiming to enhance resilience and increase household incomes As part of these efforts, ITAR Consultants conducted a Value Chain Assessment to provide actionable […]
Pilot testing of a TV Soap Opera
As part of UNICEF’s Qudwa strategy, MAGENTA Consulting developed a TV series targeting caregivers to promote positive parenting practices and reduce violence against women and children. MAGENTA conducted a pilot testing study to assess the content and impact of the series before its full release. The study involved viewing sessions followed by focus group discussions […]
Needs assessment and testing of a “positive parenting phone application”
As part of UNICEF’s Qudwa strategy, the development of a positive parenting mobile application aimed to provide caregivers in Lebanon with accessible, relevant parenting information.[1] MAGENTA Consulting, responsible for the app’s development, engaged ITAR Consultants to conduct two key research assignments: This research directly informed content refinement and usability enhancements, ensuring the application was user-friendly, […]
Context analysis for strategy revision and funding opportunities
As the Anti-Racist Movement (ARM) marked a decade of operations addressing the challenges of the Kafala system, the organisation sought to refine its future strategy and prepare a pitch for a multi-year funding opportunity. ITAR Consultants was commissioned to conduct a context analysis, drawing from internal documents, open-source research, and key informant interviews (KIIs). The […]
Strengthening socio-economic services in emergency shelter program in Lebanon
In this research led by ITAR’s director, a learning and recommendation report was developed to guide the integration of livelihood support for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in emergency shelter programs in Lebanon. The study aimed to identify best practices and lessons learned from both GBV survivors and professionals working within shelters, as well as […]
Engendering the response to the Syrian Crisis in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq
Led by ITAR’s director, this research was conducted in 2020 for the NGO “EuroMed Feminist Initiative”. It was financed by the European Trust Fund “MADAD” in the Middle East. As the Syrian crisis entered its tenth year, the objective of this study was to analyse the degree of inclusion of gender issues in the international […]
Voices of youth amidst Lebanon’s economic collapse, 2022 needs assessment & gender analysis
Plan International Lebanon commissioned ITAR Consultants to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and gender analysis to inform its programming in response to Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis. This study was designed to complement existing research by providing youth-centred insights within six key geographic areas: Akkar, Tripoli, Arsal, Mount Lebanon, Beirut, and Saida. The assessment aligned with […]
Mapping of diaspora business engagement models in Lebanon
As part of its global learning initiatives on diaspora engagement, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) commissioned ITAR Consultants to conduct a comprehensive mapping of diaspora business engagement models in Lebanon. The study aimed to identify existing models of engagement to enhance DRC’s coordination with diaspora-driven businesses and support durable solutions for vulnerable and crisis-affected populations […]
Disability Inclusiveness study
Plan International Poland commissioned ITAR Consultants to conduct a Disability Inclusiveness study as part of project Safe and Sound – Ensuring child protection and uninterrupted education to alleviate the suffering of refugees from Ukraine and vulnerable host communities. The study focused on identifying the specific needs and barriers faced by children with disabilities, particularly refugee […]