Welcome to the Tripoli Institute for Policy Studies -TIPS

A non-governmental Think Tank dedicated to addressing critical socio-economic issues in Tripoli, Lebanon. Established in 2021, TIPS is committed to proposing solutions, fostering dialogue, and driving positive change in our community.

Our Objective

At TIPS, our primary objective is to provide well-researched and innovative policy recommendations to tackle the complex challenges faced in Tripoli. We believe in bridging the gap between researchers and decision-makers, ensuring that evidence-based solutions are effectively communicated and implemented for the betterment of our society.

Why TIPS?

LOCAL FOCUS

TIPS is uniquely positioned in Tripoli, Lebanon, allowing us to have an intimate understanding of the socio-economic challenges and opportunities specific to our community. We are deeply committed to addressing the needs of Tripoli and its residents, tailoring our research, advocacy, and policy recommendations to the local context.

EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS

At TIPS, we firmly believe in the power of evidence-based solutions. Our research is rooted in rigorous methodologies, data analysis, and expert insights, ensuring that our policy recommendations are grounded in solid evidence.

BRIDGING THE GAP

TIPS serves as a bridge between researchers and decision-makers. We understand the importance of effective communication and collaboration to translate research findings into policy actions. This bridge helps ensure that research is not only conducted but also utilized to influence policy decisions for the benefit of Tripoli's residents.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

يدعوكم معهد طرابلس لدراسة السياسات (TIPS) بالتعاون مع جمعية (SHIFT) لحضور مؤتمر صحفي حول مشروع تدريب الشباب لمكافحة الفساد في طرابلس.
التاريخ: 31 تموز في مركز الرابطة الثقافية ، طرابلس -لبنان
الساعة 4:30 بعد الظهر.

The Tripoli Institute for Policy Studies (TIPS), in collaboration with SHIFT - Social Innovation Hub, invites you to attend a press conference on the Tripoli youth anti-corruption training project.
July 31st , Al Rabita al Thakafiya, at 4:30 pm.

لتأكيد الحضور على الرقم التالي : 81532516
[email protected] : أو عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني

Check MTV report of the Activists against corruption press conference on anti-corruption efforts at the municipal level with DPNA and uspeaklb

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On Tuesday, May 21st at 5:00pm, Tripoli Institute for Policy Studies, invites you to attend a webinar, titled: " Teenagers Protection Policies: Between Reality and Aspiration - TikTok Crime as an Example" Speakers: Dr. Samer Hajjar and Dr. Zeina Ismaeil Alloush Date: Tuesday May 21, 5.00 p.m. (Beirut Time) Via zoom link :

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TIPS, in collaboration with MARSAH and the Train Train Association, invites you to attend a seminar titled:
"Urban Transportation Policies in Lebanon: Between Reality and Aspiration, The Tripoli Train Station as a Case Study"
Featuring Dr. Carlos Naffaa, President of the Train Train Association.

⏰ Friday, March 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mersch, Corniche Al-Mina, Tripoli

On Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6:00pm, Tripoli Institute for Policy Studies, in collaboration with The Conference Corner, invites you to attend a webinar, titled: "Budding Initiatives and New Solutions in Lebanon: Waste Management and Renewable Energy in Tripoli" Speakers: Hasan Jaafar and Reine Metlej
Session Moderator: Angelique Nehme
Date: Tuesday 27 February, 6.00 p.m. (Beirut Time)
Via zoom link : https://shorturl.at/LUW56
#Tripoli #renewable_energy #wastemanagement #waste #solutions

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Transparency International Lebanon - Anti-Corruption, in cooperation with the Tripoli Institute for Policy Studies, invites you to attend a training session in Tripoli on practical means to combat corruption and encourage reporting of it through the application of the Right to Access to Information Law and the Law to Protect Corruption Whistleblowers. In addition to introducing the “Ikhbar” service provided by the Association’s Lebanese Center for Advocacy and Legal Advice, we aim, through this session, to spread the culture of combating corruption and thus achieve accountability and enhance transparency at the local level.

A certificate of participation will be obtained at the end of the training
Training duration: two days
Location: Marsah - opposite Mina Municipality, Tripoli
Date: 15-16 or 17-18 January
From 9 am to 4 pm
Register through this link : https://shorturl.at/hluES

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The International Transparency Association Lebanon, in collaboration with the Tripoli Institute for Policy Studies (TIPS), invites you to attend an online introductory session on practical methods to combat corruption and encourage reporting through the Whistleblower Protection Law. The session will also introduce the "Ikhbar" service provided by the Lebanese Advocacy and Legal Advice Center (LALAC), affiliated with the association. The aim of this session is to promote an anti-corruption culture, thereby achieving accountability and enhancing transparency at the local level.
Please register through this link.We look forward to your participation on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 4:00 PM via the Zoom application.

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A press conference will take place on Monday 10/7/2023 in Tripoli to launch the whitepaper. This white paper outlines a model to fight corruption on a local level in Lebanon. The paper presents a definition of corruption and the legal framework comprising of existing laws and regulatory bodies that activists can use in their fight against corruption with a special focus on their use on a local level.

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