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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Training Program Strengthens Rural Municipalities

July 24, 2008

In Tripoli, USAID conducted an intensive two-day training of municipal officers from Akkar in economic development, program design, and strategic planning.  Duing the rest of July and August, eight more municipal clusters from Akkar and Jezzine will participate in the training.  The participants are learning to be master trainers, so they can help develop the skills of their colleagues.

The training is part of USAID's program to empower municipalities throughout Lebanon by encouraging local economic development.  The goal is to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods.  The program is carried out by Relief International in partnership with International Resources Group.

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