Applied Social Science Research for Change
WHO WE ARE
The Institute for Social and Economic Progress (ISEP) is an independent institute dedicated to transforming the lives of Palestinians, and others in the region, socially, politically, and economically. ISEP conducts cutting-edge social science research that incorporates novel experimental designs and public opinion polls to produce innovative insights which inform civil society actors and policymakers on how to solve problems more effectively.
Latest Publications.
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Comprehensive War-Time Street Pulse West Bank and Gaza
In the newest iteration of our War-Time Street Pulse series, we take a comparative look at the social and political psychology between Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza in light of the war in Gaza. Data collection was conducted between March 3 and 10, 2024. Some findings are contingent on the events that are still unfolding, and may change over the course of the war.
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War-Time Street Pulse West Bank 3
This is the third publication in our War-Time Street Pulse conducted in the West Bank. Building on the second iteration, data collection for this iteration was conducted between March 3 and 10, 2024. This new data is compared to data from a December poll to account for changes and developments over the course of the war in Gaza. Some findings are contingent on the events that are still unfolding, and may change over the course of the war
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War-Time Street Pulse West Bank 2
This second street pulse looks comparatively at poll data from December and October to account for changes and developments. It also looks at Palestinian preferences for a post-war strategy. Data collection took place between December 13 and 20, 2023. Some findings are contingent on the events that are still unfolding, and may change over the course of the war.
OUR TEAM
Meet our team of political scientists, economists, conflict experts, and development professionals. We pride ourselves on recruiting the brightest and most innovative researchers. Submit a request to join our team below.