On the seventh episode, Nadim is joined by Professor of Urban Studies and Director of Research at the Beirut Urban Lab, Dr. Mona Fawaz, to discuss the scale of damages in residential areas impacted by the Beirut explosion, the dangers of neoliberal urban policies, their impact on urban heritage and housing rights, and practical ways to curtail gentrification ... Show More
Jul 22
Unpacking Inequality: Poverty, Policy, and Lebanon’s Economic Crisis
Walid Marrouch discusses with LCPS Senior Economic Researcher Lina Maddah the pressing issues of poverty and income inequality in Lebanon. Drawing from recent research and data, the conversation explores the impact of Lebanon's ongoing economic crisis, the role of governance and ... Show More
15m 12s
Jul 9
War, Crisis, and Emigration in Lebanon
Jasmin Lilian Diab speaks with LCPS researcher Christelle Barakat about the intersecting impacts of conflict, economic collapse, and political paralysis on emigration from Lebanon. The conversation examines the structural and immediate drivers of departure, the growth of irregula ... Show More
17m 46s
Apr 2025
MSMEs and the Energy Transition: The Lebanon Case Study
Marc Ayoub and Ahmad Diab discuss with LCPS researcher Rasha Akel the role of Lebanon’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country’s clean energy transition. Drawing on a year-long LCPS mixed-methods study conducted between October 2023 and July 2024, the convers ... Show More
31m 28s
Sep 2024
#37 Diana Fadel: A Journey from Creativity to Sustainable Change I ديانا فاضل: رحلة من الإبداع إلى التغيير المستدام
In this podcast episode, Ricardo Karam invites you to discover the inspiring journey of Diana Sfeir Fadel, a philosopher, artist, and long-time entrepreneur. As the co-founder of ABC Malls, Fadel's entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish "Monuments en Musique" (MeM) in ... Show More
45m 12s
Dec 2024
EP12 Dr. Fouad Abou Chacra ادارة مهندسين ممتازين تحدي كتير كبير
If you are curious about the intersection of education, research, and industry, then this episode is a must listen! I had the honor of hosting Dr. Fouad Abou Chacra, VP of Digitalization at DEWA – a true powerhouse in the world of digital transformation and leadership. We dove d ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 3
#063 - من المخلفات إلى منتجات
In this episode, we sit down with Yara Yassin, Co-Founder of Upfuse, one of Egypt’s boldest and most original purpose-driven fashion brands. Born from a graduation project, Upfuse started with a simple mission: to turn plastic waste into meaningful, functional fashion and became ... Show More
1h 1m