Dr. Hassan Awada

Biography

Hassan Awada was born in Machghara in 1923. His education crossed religious, Catholic, and public schools, a diversity that strongly shaped his civic and non-sectarian outlook.

He worked as a teacher and as director of Machghara Public School before studying law at Saint Joseph University. He earned his law degree in 1946 and completed a doctorate in law and a diploma in criminal sciences at the University of Paris in 1949.

Awada was appointed to the judiciary in 1951 and taught at several academic institutions. In 1959 President Fouad Chehab appointed him as the first head of Financial Inspection after the creation of Lebanon’s Central Inspection authority.

He continued teaching, research, and legal practice and declined political and ministerial opportunities in order to preserve his independence. His career connects Machghara’s educational life with the development of Lebanese legal and oversight institutions.

During his university years, Awada participated in opposition to the French Mandate and was expelled before Dr. Fouad Ephrem Boustany helped secure his return. He later continued his legal specialisation in Paris.

He produced studies and lectures on public finance, taxation, administration, and development. His integrity and public service were recognised by both the Ministry of State for Administrative Development and the Antelias Cultural Movement.

Notable Contributions

Served as Lebanon’s first head of Financial Inspection.

Worked as a judge, professor, and researcher in public finance, tax law, and financial economics.

Published and lectured on public finance, taxation, administration, and development.

Received recognition from the Ministry of Administrative Development and the Antelias Cultural Movement.