Governance Transitions: Evidence from Four Syrian Regions

We are pleased to share an initial study by Basmeh & Zeitooneh’s Research Team on governance experiences in Syria across Idlib, Aleppo, Damascus, and Rural Damascus.

Based on qualitative field research, including focus group discussions and key informant interviews, this first-phase assessment documents how communities describe administrative practices, service access, participation channels, and local problem-solving mechanisms. It highlights regional variation and the interaction between formal institutions and community-based structures.

The report is intended to contribute field-based evidence to ongoing practitioner and research discussions.

 

For more details: research.leb@basmeh-zeitooneh.org