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SESRI

Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) is a survey institute and social science research contributor that is part of Qatar University.[1][2]

Social and Economic Survey Research Institute
معهد البحوث الإجتماعية والإقتصادية المسحية
AbbreviationSESRI
Formation2008
HeadquartersQatar University
Location
Region
Middle East
ServicesResearch and Education
FieldsSurvey and Statistical data
Official language
Arabic and English
Websitehttp://www.qu.edu.qa/research/sesri

Qatar University realized the importance to enhance its social science research capacity[3] with particular focus on monitoring the reality of national development and trends of its indicators based on evidence.[4] Therefore, QU established SESRI in October 2008.[5][6][7][8] To advance evidence-based decision-making and policy-making, SESRI established Policy Department in 2014.[9][10]

Since its commencement, SESRI carried out more than 100 high-quality[7][11][12] surveys on Qataris citizens, and also on the enormous expatriate residents of Qatar.[3] Surveys were conducted to guide the public and the government, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.[13] All surveys were performed in accordance with the highest scientific and ethical standards.[14]

SESRI Departments

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SESRI has three departments:[15]

  1. Survey Operations Support Department
  2. Research Department
  3. Policy Department

Accreditation

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To ensure commitments to quality[16] and to affirm compliance to international standards, SESRI successfully passed the requirements for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards from Bureau Veritas.[17][18]  

Key Roles

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  • Provides consultancy services in survey research and socio-cultural development.[10]
  • Advances the evidence-based decision-making and policy-making.[10]
  • Capacity building for Qatari nationals in survey research methodology.[8]
  • Research topics of interest to Qatar (such as labor markets and migration, and female participation in the labor force[19]).
  • Provides reliable and up-to-date scientific data about the challenges and opportunities associated with Qataris between the age of 18 and 29.[20]
  • Implement survey projects[1] on social and economic issues.[21]
  • Contributes to knowledge that is applied in character.[1]
  • Explore strategies and priorities for meeting the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)[22] in Qatar.

Preeminent Contributions

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SESRI Policy Briefs

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  • Using Innovative Technology in the Management of Food Waste in Qatar.[33]
  • Greywater for Qatar's Water & Food Security.[34]
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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) | Center for Political Studies". cps.isr.umich.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  2. ^ "U-M ISR renews global partnership with Qatar University". University of Michigan News. 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  3. ^ a b "Beyond the 'Arab Street': Cutting-edge public opinion surveys in the Middle East". Institute for Social Research. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  4. ^ "Regional Conference for Arab Region and West Asia - Global Sustainable Development Report 2023 Kicks off in QU". www.qna.org.qa. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  5. ^ "About SESRI | Qatar University". www.qu.edu.qa. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  6. ^ "Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI)". fundit.fr. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  7. ^ a b "QU's SESRI completes more than 100 research projects in past 12 years". Qatar Tribune. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  8. ^ a b "SESRI a significant contributor to Qatar National Vision". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 2020-12-20. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  9. ^ "Policy | Qatar University". www.qu.edu.qa. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  10. ^ a b c d "QU institute to carry out Qatar Youth Survey". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  11. ^ "QU's SESRI Accomplishes Over 100 Research Projects Over 12 Year Period". www.qna.org.qa. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  12. ^ QNA/Doha (2021-04-08). "QU's SESRI accomplishes over 100 research projects over 12 year period". Gulf Times. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  13. ^ "QU Organizes Symposium on Survey Research and Sports Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022". www.qna.org.qa. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  14. ^ "Ministry of Transport and Communications "The Better Connections Program"" (PDF). 2023-03-09.
  15. ^ "SESRI Team | Qatar University". www.qu.edu.qa. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  16. ^ "Quality Policy" (PDF). 2023-03-09.
  17. ^ "Social & Economic Survey Research Institute | Qatar University". www.qu.edu.qa. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  18. ^ "QU's Social and Economic Survey Research Institute obtains ISO 9001". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  19. ^ "WVS Database". www.worldvaluessurvey.org. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  20. ^ "QU to launch first-ever Qatari Youth Survey project". Gulf Times. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  21. ^ "Social and Economic Survey Research Institute, Qatar | Map and Data Library". mdl.library.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  22. ^ "QU conference explores challenges and solutions to SDGs". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  23. ^ "QU Conducts Survey on Cost and Production of Agriculture". hukoomi.gov.qa. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  24. ^ "Agricultural census to beef up food security strategy: Official". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  25. ^ "Qatar University and QAFCO sign MoU | QAFCO | QATAR FERTILISER COMPANY". www.qafco.qa. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  26. ^ "QU conducts first national mental health study". Gulf Times. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  27. ^ "QU conducts first national mental health study". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  28. ^ "HMC and QU asking public to take part in mental health study". Gulf Times. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  29. ^ "Subsidy Reduction and Relative Poverty among Qatari Households" (PDF). 2023-03-09.
  30. ^ (sesri), The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (May 2016). "Subsidy Reduction and Trends among Lower Income Qatari Households". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  31. ^ Walker, Lesley (2016-03-11). "Report: Many Qataris falling further into debt due to social pressure". Doha News | Qatar. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  32. ^ "Realising Qatar National Vision 2030 The Right to Development" (PDF). 2023-03-09.
  33. ^ "Using Innovative Technology in the Management of Food Waste in Qatar" (PDF). 2023-03-09.
  34. ^ "Greywater for Qatar's Water & Food Security" (PDF). 2023-03-09.
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