DATA COLLECTION TOOLS The methodology for this study includes a literature review of available references, in addition to qualitative and quantitative data collection methods that involved extensive field visits to Akkar. • • • • MAIN SURVEY This targeted stateless individuals who are above 18 years old. One interview was conducted per stateless household. This methodology was tested during a pilot survey in March 2021. PARENTS SURVEY This targeted the parents or legal guardians of children in each stateless household. The purpose was to assess the case of stateless children, while not interviewing them directly. CONTROL SURVEY This targeted Lebanese citizens aged 18 years and above and residing in Akkar. Its sample size was 30% of the size of the main survey and covered the same geographic distribution in order be able to compare parameters across the three survey groups. Historical and legal background Nomad population analysis Stateless issues Tripoli study LITERATURE REVIEW • • • Mukhtar knowledge measured 1,054 validated surveys (out of 1,102) of stateless persons, parents and control groups Capture and recapture methods QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DATA COLLECTION • • • • • Daily field observations 31 key informant interviews (KIIs) 149 mukhtars contacted 70 mukhtars interviewed Focus-group session QUALITATIVE RESEARCH © 2021 Siren Associates. All Rights Reserved.