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.Clara Abou Samra from Knowledge to Policy Center - AUB describes the #Lebanon experience. Story of how contextualising evidence through citizen engagment was critical to influencing impact. Key is to implement systematic approaches. Challenges: selection of participants, time, scale, ownership.

How can citizen engagement contribute to evidence-informed policies? Insights from #Lebanon shared by Clara Abou Samra from #K2P. K2P has been engaging citizens at all phases of the #policymaking process which has proved integral in developing context specific policies.

K2P contributing to the national policy meeting coordinated by LCPS Lebanon in collaboration with FNF Lebanon & Syria on Reviving Lebanon’s Economy: Four Sectors in Focus and present on The Way Forward for the Healthcare Sector in #Lebanon

أطلق اليوم مركز #K2P بالتعاون مع UNICEF Lebanon اول جلسة تشاورية ضمت ممثلين عن مراكز الرعاية الصحية الأولية من عدة مناطق ضمن سلسلة جلسات تهدف لوضع توصيات قابلة للتنفيذ وتحاكي الواقع اللبناني لمواجهة انخفاض معدلات التطعيم عند الأطفال وزيادة الوصول إلى خدمات التحصين والإستفادة منها

In collaboration with A2K For Development AUC, the findings of the case study led by K2P on “Health Data Governance during Emergencies in #Lebanon” were shared in a conference organized MENAObservatory.AI in Cairo on Artificial Intelligence and Development in #MENA.

🎙️ Exciting News Alert! 🎉 Our latest Health Policy Corner Podcast episode on #medicaltourism is OUT NOW, featuring Sandra Carvao, Chief of Market Intelligence and Competitiveness at UN Tourism Watch the full episode here rb.gy/qx2zxs

Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon UNICEF Lebanon & #K2PCenter hosted a national consultation on "Immunization for All Children in #Lebanon" with representatives from public sector, UN agencies, NGOs, health providers & caregivers. Stakeholders discussed strategies to enhance access & immunization uptake

Evidence-informed decision-making is crucial for preparedness, response, & recovery during emergencies, Clara Abou Samra presenting K2P’s work on health emergency management systems in collaboration with WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean at the WHO/Europe workshop on Research Capacity-Building for #HealthEDRM

📚 New Publication Alert! Check our latest study on #Lebanon's #Hospital #Accreditation System transformation. Discover how policy-politics dynamics and collaboration drive reform, guiding the path to high-quality care. Access the article here: bit.ly/4bXimdn

This milestone reflects Knowledge to Policy Center - AUB's enormous effort to bring the symposium to the #MiddleEast , showcasing American University of Beirut's resilience and global impact during these challenging times.

Let us talk post-emergency recovery and resilience in the nursery sector, especially for the safety of our #children. Past emergencies have taught us that preparedness is key for effective response. Read here bit.ly/4gtV0xN

The Knowledge to Policy Center, in collaboration with JSMO Jordan مؤسسة المواصفات والمقاييس الأردنيّة & Resolve to Save Lives, held a national stakeholder dialogue on eliminating #TFA in Jordan. Stakeholders agreed to proceed with issuing technical regulations on TFA & implementing a step-wise approach for TFA elimination.

On International Women’s Day, we amplify voices that uplift and empower, voices that inspire change, celebrate resilience, and pave the way for a brighter future. What message do you have for women? #WomenOfFHS #IWD2025 Center for Research on Population and Health American University of Beirut Dr Faysal ElKak فيصل القاق Clara Abou Samra ⁦Knowledge to Policy Center - AUB⁩

A successful national stakeholder dialogue led by the #K2P Center, in collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives, focused on the elimination of trans fatty acids in #Morocco! Stakeholders highlighted their commitment to driving #TFA policy transformations, aiming for healthier future

Proud to present at the launch of Lebanon’s National #TFA Elimination Campaign! Our collaboration at @K2P_Center with Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon and Resolve to Save Lives rallied leaders across sectors to push for a TFA-free future.

🚨 URGENT CALL TO ACTION #Child safety is not optional. Quality childcare is a right! In 2022, Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon , Knowledge to Policy Center - AUB & IRC - International Rescue Committee launched the national private #nursery standards to ensure safe, inclusive, high-quality childcare in Lebanon. ✅Now is the time to implement.

🎙️ Tune in TODAY at 12:20 PM on Voice of Lebanon 100.3 100.5 — Ms. Clara Abou Samra & Dr. Maha Hoteit will be live to discuss the National Campaign to Eliminate Trans Fats in #Lebanon, launched by Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon & K2P Center. Don’t miss this important conversation! 🔗 bit.ly/4kBq6pZ

Youth-led. Evidence-based. Impact-driven. K2P Center & UNICEF Lebanon are proud to co-launch the Youth Participatory Action Research (#YPAR) Program, where #youth don’t just participate in #research, they shape it, own it & use it to influence policies that affect their lives.

K2P Center with support from IDRC | CRDI has kicked off its signature Mentorship Program on Evidence-Informed Policymaking — this time with a focus on #SRH & #Obesity! Over 2 days in 🇯🇴 with Royal Health Awareness Society , we: ✅ Explored health policy & priority setting ✅ Set collaborative tasks

📚Policy Introduction with Clara Abou Samra 🧠 What’s the difference between policy & politics — & why does it matter? At the YPAR Policy & Advocacy Training, we are breaking it down with real-world examples, so youth can shape better solutions. UNICEF Lebanon American University of Beirut