Tal Abbas El Gharbi — a village situated in Lebanon’s north-western corner — is thirsty. The surrounding Ostouane River should be sufficient to irrigate the sunbeaten lands that make up 85 percent of the village’s area. But water from the river is lost before it reaches the potatoes, onions and beans that are cultivated here — threatening the livelihoods of Tal Abbas’ 5,700 residents.
The Human Development Index (HDI) focuses on three basic dimensions of human development: the ability to lead a long and healthy life, the ability to acquire knowledge, and the ability to achieve a decent standard of living.
The 2017 Solar PV Status Report for Lebanon remains the go-to source for accurate data pertaining to this sector where all key indices and metrics are presented and analyzed for easy referencing and better decision-making.
Check out our work in Lebanon and how we contribute in development through working on the main focus areas: Social and Local development, Democratic Governance, Crisis Prevention and Recovery, Energy and Environment & Response to the Syrian Crisis.
UNDP LEAP developed and produced a documentary highlighting the work that the project provided to support and assist the 2018 Parliamentary Elections.
Chekka residents say yes. Chekka is a North Lebanon coastal town, long known for its golden sandy beaches as well as the abundance of marine flora[1], and olive and fig trees.

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5.9 million

Population

10.3

Poverty rate

12.36

GNI per capita

76

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