MARSAD
About MARSAD
MARSAD is a data-driven research observatory based in the Department of Economics at the Lebanese American University (LAU), dedicated to advancing rigorous, policy-relevant knowledge on inequality, poverty, and economic development across the Arab Mashreq
At a time when the region faces deep and persistent socioeconomic challenges, MARSAD serves as a trusted platform where data, research, and policy intersect. Anchored in academic excellence and guided by regional realities, MARSAD works to ensure that evidence meaningfully informs public debate and decision-making.
Our Vision
To become the leading regional observatory shaping how inequality, poverty, and economic development are measured, understood, and addressed across the Arab Mashreq
What We Do
MARSAD operates as a dynamic knowledge hub that integrates research excellence, policy engagement, and capacity building.
Why MARSAD Matters?
Independent and credible:
Research grounded in academic rigor and institutional integrity
Policy-relevant:
Designed to inform real-world decisions
Regionally anchored:
Rooted in the Arab Mashreq and connected to pan-Arab networks
Collaborative by design:
Built to support partnerships and shared impact