Special Technical Session 3: Data and Methodology

Special Technical Session 3: Data and Methodology

Addressing gaps in reliable labor and social protection data in the Arab region, this session will reflect on bridging research and policy, data transparency, and methodological innovations. It will delve into the strengths and weaknesses of both quantitative and qualitative research methods, proposing techniques that can optimize the use and results of various tools to produce evidence that can best inform effective policy reforms for a better Future of Work. Moderator: Samir Nassar, Project Manager – Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at AUB Speakers: Paul Makdissi, Professor of Economics, University of Ottawa Anis Ben Brik, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University