Bridging Disparities: Mapping Syria's Service Gaps

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This research paper was developed by LUGARIT in collaboration with  Omran Center for Strategic StudiesThe paper analyzes service disparities across Syria's governance models pre-regime fall, recommending decentralization, infrastructure focus, and political reforms for recovery.

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This research paper examines the state of services in Syria immediately before the fall of the Assad regime, offering a comprehensive analysis of governance structures and service provision in the country’s seven governance models. These seven models are in areas under the control of the 1) Assad Regime, including exceptional cases like 2) Dara’a and 3) Suwayda as well as 4) Syrian Interim Government, 5) Salvation Government, and the Autonomous Administration - both 6 Areas with strong presence of Kurdish populations and 7) Arab-majority areas.


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By presenting a baseline of service indicators, the paper aims to inform policymakers, aid agencies, and stakeholders about the challenges and opportunities in rebuilding Syria’s fragmented governance and service systems.

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An excavator falls into the street trench that it's drilling. Aleppo, Syria. 09,12, 2024.  Photo © Dr.MYM - via ShutterStock.  Link >

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