Research and Analysis
We produce high-quality research grounded in rigorous methodology and regional data. Our outputs are designed to inform both scholarly debate and real-world policy decisions.Our work includes:
Research papers, working papers, and policy briefs
Data notes and analytical dashboards
Grant-funded academic and applied research projects
Convening and Dialogue
MARSAD creates spaces for evidence-based dialogue across sectors and institutions.
Our convening activities include:
Public lectures, seminars, webinars and workshops
High-level policy roundtables with decision-makers
Internal reading groups that foster intellectual exchange
Outreach and Capacity Building
MARSAD invests in people and partnerships to ensure long-term impact.
Our outreach efforts include:
Direct engagement with policymakers and institutions
Research training and mentorship for graduate students and early-career researchers
A strong digital presence through publications, media, and public engagement
Strategic Focus
Geographic Scope
MARSAD’s primary geographic focus is the Arab Mashreq, with research that reflects national contexts while enabling regional comparison and synthesis.
Pan-Arab Collaboration
MARSAD is part of a broader vision for pan-Arab research collaboration. A partner observatory is envisioned at Mohamed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco, focusing on the Arab Maghreb. This twin-hub model enables cross-regional learning, shared data infrastructure, and comparative policy analysis across the Arab world.
Thematic Pillars
Our work is structured around three interconnected pillars:
1 Inequality
2 Poverty
3 Economic Development