Presentation of Findings for Union of Municipalities of Northern, Coastal, and Central Matn Local Economic Development Assessment

Presentation of Findings for Union of Municipalities of Northern, Coastal, and Central Matn Local Economic Development Assessment

NNA - In line with its efforts to support local authorities in addressing current socio-economic and basic service challenges, and within the framework of the Municipal Empowerment and Resilience Programme (MERP) funded by the European Union, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are presenting the findings and recommendations on local economic development of the LED assessment for Union of Municipalities of Northern, Coastal, and Central Matn December 1st 2022, at Hilton Beirut Grand Habtoor Hotel – Sin El Fil.

The study is the first and to date the only analysis of the impact of the economic and financial crisis at the local level and its implications for unions and municipalities It is a unique opportunity for Union of Municipalities of Northern, Coastal, and Central Matn and the local community to better understand key challenges threatening sustainable economic development. The findings provide key figures and a tangible roadmap for coordination and partnership between unions, the local community and the local private sector to set the basis for a sustainable local economy that will create jobs and economic opportunities and improve the living conditions of the entire community.  

This event will present to the municipalities, the Union