Navigating economic crisis effects on education governance through an empirical lens

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Abstract

This study explores the profound impact of Lebanon’s economic crises and the COVID-19 pandemic on its education system. The research problem addresses the exacerbation of educational disparities, resource shortages, and disruptions in learning caused by these crises. The purpose of this research is to analyze these impacts, identify key issues, and propose solutions to enhance Lebanon’s educational sector. A quantitative approach was used, involving a survey of 300 parents affected by the crises. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) v.26 to examine correlations between parental education, school type, and employment conditions with educational challenges. The study finds that the crises have significantly disrupted education, leading to increased inequality, deteriorating infrastructure, and inadequate government policies. Recommendations include boosting government funding, investing in teacher training, improving digital infrastructure, and encouraging private sector involvement. These measures are essential for building resilience in Lebanon’s education system and ensuring equitable access to quality education. The paper’s relevance lies in providing practical insights and solutions to address the challenges faced by Lebanon’s education sector amidst ongoing economic and pandemic-related difficulties.

Keywords: Education, Economic Crisis, Lebanon, Child Outcome

Authors’ individual contribution: Conceptualization — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Methodology — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Software — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Validation — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Formal Analysis — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Investigation — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Resources — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Data Curation — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Writing — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Visualization — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Supervision — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Project Administration — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.; Funding Acquisition — J.A.M., N.M.F., and H.Z.

Declaration of conflicting interests: The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

JEL Classification: D13, E31, H52, I22, I25, I28, J13, O15, P46

Received: 19.03.2024
Revised: 20.07.2024; 20.09.2024; 31.01.2025
Accepted: 18.02.2025
Published online: 21.02.2025

How to cite this paper: Mrad, J. A., Fayad, N. M., & Zeineh, H. (2025). Navigating economic crisis effects on education governance through an empirical lens [Special issue]. Journal of Governance & Regulation, 14(1), 343–353. https://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv14i1siart10