Building Lebanon Forward

We stand in solidarity with the people of Beirut & Lebanon. Working to ensure we come out of these crises stronger by Building Lebanon Forward.

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From Akkar’s Beehives to International Markets

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UNDP’S Youth Leadership Programme Collaborates with Lebanese Artist Manal Mallat

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Data Driven Vulnerability Outlook on Beirut’s Neighborhoods

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Michael Haddad
News
UNDP goodwill ambassador Michael Haddad walks in the snow to raise awareness on climate resilient development

UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action, Michael Haddad has walked five kilometers in two hours at one of the largest snow-covered mountain areas in Lebanon.

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Beyond the emergency response: A neighborhood approach to recovery in the area affected by the Beirut blast

Walking through the streets of the area affected by the Beirut blast, a curious stranger might struggle to find traces of the explosion: frontages shine with lively colors, glass windows look crystal clear, and doors fixed and safe.

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“Women in Politics: Delving into Women Empowerment, Perceptions and Attitudes” Survey

UNDP partnered with “Madaniyat” to develop a national survey on “Women in Politics: Delving into Women Empowerment, Perceptions and Attitudes” which was conducted during the period of January – March 2021.

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What we do

UNDP Lebanon works within four focus areas: Social and Local development, Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding, Democratic Governance and Institutional Development, and Environmental Governance. Along with its partners, UNDP is working in line with the new UNDP strategic plan 2022-2025, based on the six signature solutions (Poverty & inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy and gender equality) and the three enablers (Digitalization, Strategic innovation, Development financing) towards delivering what is required to implement the 2030 agenda and to achieve our SDGs. 

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Gender inequalities in Beirut’s public spaces - Insights from the area affected by the Beirut Port Blast

The infamous August 4th 2020 Beirut Port Blast has brought into question the city’s planning and problematic decisions that have shaped the city and its socio-spatial construct, including ways in which gender vulnerabilities have been exacerbated over time, making women in Beirut among the most affected by crises.

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A Palette of Women Creativity & Economic Empowerment

“A painting that really inspires me is this one,” said Ghada El Khoury, pointing to a drawing of a woman gazing at her own reflection in the window.

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UNDP and Canada reaffirm their commitment to enhancing community security and access to justice in Lebanon

The Government of Canada and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are reaffirming their commitment to enhancing community security and access to justice at this particularly difficult time for Lebanon.

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Guidance Note #2: Conflict Sensitivity throughout the Project Design Cycle in Lebanon

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