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The strategy for the years 2015–2019 was formulated by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) using a participatory approach in strategic planning under the framework of the EU funded Agriculture and Rural Development Programme (ARDP). MoA’s Strategy was elaborated in three phases. In the first phase, the main orientations of the Lebanese Agricultural Policy were identified. The strategic plan for the Ministry of Agriculture for the next five years was elaborated based on the main orientations in the second phase. During the third phase the draft strategy was formulated, reviewed, presented to the Steering Committee entrusted with the supervision of the whole process, which included MoA and affiliated institutions senior officers. The mission and vision of the Ministry of Agriculture, the main orientations, achievable objectives, expected results and activities were thoroughly elaborated, which emphasizes the importance and quality of MoA’s work with related stakeholders. This certifies that MoA's 2015-2019 strategy reflects the intention of the Ministry of Agriculture to foster the development of the agricultural sector, and is a commitment to develop its capabilities in order to strengthen the management of Lebanese agriculture, achieve its mission and vision and improve public agricultural services to farmers and Lebanese citizens.

This comprehensive manual is intended to serve investors in guiding them through the different steps needed to obtain licenses and permits in various sectors. The technical and legal procedures involve various administrative authorities and ministries. For this reason, this guide has been developed in an effort to aid investors through the entire pre-investment processes by providing clear guidelines to be carried out and effective methods to be used. Individuals who would like to invest in Lebanon must go through four stages that will eventually enable them to start operating their business in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable in Lebanon.

This issue of SIF «Statistics In Focus» looks briefly at the labour market key indicators and figures available from a number of surveys conducted by the Central Administration of Statistics (CAS) in Lebanon in recent years. Its objective is to provide users with important information on the Lebanese labour market enabling them to understand the current situation and to compare Lebanon to neighbouring countries.

This Agreement on the Global System of Trade Preferences Among Developing Countries (GSTP) was established in 1988 as a framework for the exchange of trade preferences among developing countries in order to promote intra-developing-country trade. Following are several principles and features of the Agreement: -The GSTP is reserved for the exclusive participation of members of the Group of 77 and China and the benefits accrue to those members that are also ´´participants" in the Agreement. -The GSTP must be based and applied on the principle of mutuality of advantages in such a way as to benefit equitably all participants, taking into account their respective levels of economic development and trade needs. The Agreement recognizes the special needs of the LDCs and envisages concrete preferential measures in their favour. -To provide a stable basis for GSTP preferential trade, tariff preferences are bound and form part of the Agreement. -The GSTP must be negotiated step-by-step and improved and extended in successive stages, with periodic reviews. -The GSTP must supplement and reinforce present and future sub regional, regional and interregional economic groupings of developing countries and must take into account their concerns and commitments.

The ‘Agadir Agreement’ setting up a free trade area between Morocco, Jordan, Tunisia and Egypt, with the purpose of developing economic activity, supporting employment, increasing productivity and improving living standards within the countries adhering to the agreement.