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Al Mustakelloun Political Organization, in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Office in Lebanon and the Decentralization Observatory at Notre Dame University-Louaize, cordially invites you to attend the launch of its latest publication: 

“Decentralization in the Context of the Lebanese Stratagem, A Calamity or an Extrication?”

Followed by a hybrid panel discussion tackling the scopes, scenarios, and factors revolving around the empowerment of local administrations.

On Friday 20th of January 2023 at 5:00 pm (Beirut time)

- EVENT PROGRAM:

5:00 p.m. | Opening Speeches

Fr. Bechara Khoury | President of Notre Dame University-Louaize Mr. Michael Bauer | Director of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Lebanon Office Dr. Razi El-Hage| Founder, and President of the “Al Mustakelloun” Political Organization, Member of the Lebanese Parliament

5:20 p.m. | Presentation of the publication

Eng. Rodolph Saade | Leading author, and policy advisor

5:40 p.m. | Panel discussion + Q&A (Moderated by Mr. Majed Bou Hadir)

International best practices and lessons learnt | hybrid interventions from international subject matter experts Dr. Ziad Baroud | President of Decentralization Observatory at Notre Dame University-Louaize, and former Minister of Interior and Municipalities of Lebanon Dr. Ghada Ayoub | Member of the Lebanese Parliament, PhD in Law Associate Professor at Lebanese University Closing Statement by Dr. Razi El-Hage

7:30 p.m. | Cocktail reception

 

The event can be attended either:
In person at Friends Hall, NDU Main Campus or Online via Zoom.

(Register here)

Translation services (EN/AR) are available.