Research on diaspora engagement in humanitarian response and economic recovery in selected areas of Lebanon (Phase II)
Bodhi conducted Phase II of a study for DRC on diaspora engagement in economic recovery and humanitarian responses in North and East Lebanon. This phase intended to confirm Phase I findings, highlight the perspective of the Lebanese diaspora supporting households and communities in the region, and document diaspora engagement models in humanitarian responses. The purpose of this consultancy was to complement the knowledge base established in Phase I by validating its findings and adding insights from the Lebanese-Canadian diaspora. The study used a rigorous participatory qualitative methodology conducted in two stages. It employed qualitative research methods, including desk-based analysis and key informant interviews, capturing perspectives from Lebanese communities and, to a lesser extent, Syrian refugees in the Bekaa Valley and the surroundings of Tripoli, as well as from the Lebanese-Canadian diaspora supporting them. The use of different data collection methods enabled the triangulation of multiple data sources, ensuring the findings were accurate and reliable.
