Survey Of Pace Impact On Citizen’S Perceptions And Attitudes

INTRODUCTION & GENERAL BACKGROUND Management Systems International (MSI), an international development consulting firm with a wide range of expertise and experience, has worked in more than 100 countries around the world promoting sustainable economic development, reducing human suffering through assistance after natural and man-made disasters, and working alongside decision makers as they undergo the transition to democracy and market-based economies. MSI is implementing the three-year Promoting Active Citizens Engagement (PACE) program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The PACE program aims at building the capacity of Lebanese civil society organizations (CSOs) to act as catalysts for change through civic advocacy and participation that contributes to a cohesive national identity while preserving Lebanon’s social and political pluralism. MSI seeks a professional research firm to conduct an opinion survey in 6 geographic areas in Lebanon as set forth in Section C, “Statement of Work.” Through this opinion survey, MSI seeks to establish a baseline that should serve to measure the impact resulting from PACE progress toward achieving its Strategic Objective. The objectives of the requested survey are to: Establish a baseline in the targeted areas of public knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward pre-selected policy themes, as well as perceptions and attitudes toward civic participation especially through the media Refine baseline measurement of PACE’s two impact indicators. An initial public opinion survey provided a view of the extent to which citizens feel CSOs represent their interests and the extent to which they feel they can make a difference in their community. The current proposed survey is an opportunity to update this baseline and to gain a deeper understanding of the responses through follow-up questions to appreciate why citizens responded in a certain way. To receive the full information, kindly request an application from: Management Systems International, Inc. Attention: Gabriel Anaya E-mail: contracts@msi-inc.com