Leda-Sl Launching Event

On 12/10/2014, and Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture Mr. Akram Shihayeb, the local economic development agency in south Lebanon (LEDA-SL) had launched its work in south Lebanon in a special ceremony that was held in Imam Sader foundation premise in Tyre city.
The launching ceremony included throwing the following speeches:
1- Welcome speech from Imama Sader foundation by the general manger Mr. Najad Sharafeddine on the behalf of the president Mrs. Rabab EL-Sader.
2- LEDA-SL speech by the president Mr. Ali Daoud.
3- CDR speech by Miss Amal Karaki, on the bhalf of the president Mr. Jessr.
4- UNDP speech by the country director Mr, Luca Renda.
5- Minister of Agriculture Mr. Akram Shihayeb speech.
The speeches focused on the importance of supporting the various economic sectors and highlight the economic potentials that are available in Lebanon, also stressed on the need for concerted efforts to address the repercussions of the economic crisis that Lebanon is going through.
they also called for overcoming all the difficulties that hinder the process of development in the local areas and the need for cooperation between the public the private sectors for this purpose. As well as to support the agricultural sector in the south Lebanon through the direct support for the agro-food women cooperatives.
There were many personalities who attended the ceremony, most notably:
Religious, political parties, security, public sectors, municipalities, unions, Mokhtars, Deputies, army, and others.
At the end of the ceremony, 5 honoring shields were distributed in the recognition of the efforts of donors and sponsors for LEDA-SL.
The ceremony was followed by a special traditional lunch made by the local women cooperatives.