The Framework
How we measure a future-ready country.
Two indexes. Public. Annual. No spin.
Why measure
A movement that refuses to measure itself is a movement that wants to be judged on its intentions instead of its outcomes. We are not interested in being judged on intentions.
The Country Brand Index
The Country Brand Index tells us how Lebanon stands in the world — and the world's perception is the precondition for tourism, investment, talent, and trade. The index has seven dimensions:
Growth
Political freedom, environmental friendliness, stable legal environment, tolerance, freedom of speech.
Governance
Good for business, investment climate, advanced technology, regulatory environment.
Investment
Skilled workforce.
Human Capital
Quality of life, education, healthcare, standard of living, job opportunity.
Sustainability
Long-term environmental, economic, and social viability.
Influence
Heritage, history, art and culture, authenticity, natural beauty.
Hospitality
Tourism, value for money, attractions, lodging options, food.
Where Lebanon stood in 2020: behind the UAE (#9), Qatar (#18), Israel (#22), Oman (#25), Kuwait (#27), Saudi Arabia (#28). Ahead of Iraq. Ahead, barely, of Iran.
We will track this. Annually. Publicly.
The Social Mobility Index
The Country Brand Index tells us how the world sees Lebanon. The Social Mobility Index tells us how Lebanon is treating its own.
A child born in Akkar in 2025 — what are her chances of a university education, a stable job, a mortgage, a country worth raising kids in? That is the only question. The Social Mobility Index is how we answer it, year over year.
Publication commitment
Both indexes published every year. Public. Open data. Methodology disclosed. No spin. No paywall.