Economic Issues Archives | U.S. Embassy in Lebanon

United States Supports Rural Tourism at the Third National Rural Tourism Forum

On December 6, 2016, USAID Mission Director Dr. Anne Patterson and Minister of Tourism, Mr. Michel Pharaon, inaugurated the third National Rural Tourism Forum at Le Royal Hotel, Beirut. The forum, organized by Beyond Beirut and the USAID-funded Lebanon Industry Value Chain Development (LIVCD) project, brought together more than 100 experts and stakeholders from the ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, Environment, Events, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: USAID

Ambassador Richard Inaugurates Rehabilitation of Souk Marash

U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Richard today celebrated the inauguration of the project to rehabilitate the Souk Marash in Bourj Hammoud, emphasizing U.S. commitment to communities most affected by the Syrian refugee crisis. U.S. funding for the rehabilitation and restoration of Souk Marash will help enhance economic activity and livelihood, boost municipal services, and revive one of ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 4 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, Events, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Richard, Development, Economy, Refugee

United States Supports Farmers in Jezzine with New Table Olive Processing Facility

On November 18, 2016, Chargé d’Affaires Danny Hall celebrated the completion of the first Table Olive Processing Facility in Jezzine District (located in Roum village). The new facility was funded by USAID as part of the Building Alliance for Local Advancement, Development, and Investment (BALADI) program in partnership with the Union of Jezzine Municipalities. This ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 18 November, 2016 | Topics: Agriculture, Economic Issues, Environment, Press Releases | Tags: Agriculture

United States Supports Entrepreneurs with New Venture Mentoring Program

On November 17, 2016, USAID Economic Growth Office Director Cybill Signer participated in the launch of the Confideo Venture Mentoring (Confideo VM) program at the Four Seasons Hotel, Beirut. This initiative falls under the Middle East and North Africa Investment Initiative (MENA II) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to help ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 17 November, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, Events, Press Releases

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