Lebanon

State of Lebanon's Forests 2007

The Report offers a comprehensive perspective on the local forestry sector, including its environmental, economic, socio-cultural and religious aspects. The Report also synthesizes the most current available information. An analytical section was added to the Report comprising up-to-date analyses and interpretations of recently acquired data especially those of satellite images.
• Languages: English
• Price: Free of Charge

Human Development Report 2007/2008: “Fighting climate change: Human solidarity in a divided world”

The report shows that climate change is not just a future scenario. Increased exposure to drought, floods and storms is already destroying opportunities and reinforcing inequality. Meanwhile, there is now overwhelming scientific evidence that the world is moving towards the point at which irreversible ecological catastrophe becomes unavoidable.
The report challenges political leaders and people in rich nations to acknowledge their historical responsibility for the problem, and to initiate deep and early cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
• Languages: Arabic, English & French
• Price: $20

Poverty, Growth and Inequality in Lebanon - Executive Summary

The report draws a profile of poverty in Lebanon based on money metric poverty measurements and calculates a national poverty line based on household expenditures. Directed towards decision-makers, the study forms a basis for considering and choosing from among development policy and investment options those which promote poverty reduction, inclusiveness, equity and regional balance.  It also aims to spur further research and analyses, as well as to inform development practitioners.
• Languages: English
• Price: Free of Charge

UNDP's participation on Lebanon's Recovery in the Aftermath of the July 2006 War

A one year retrospective report highlighting UNDP’s participation in Lebanon’s recovery in the aftermath of the July 2006 aggression.
• Languages: English
• Price: Free of Charge
• Download (pdf): report (4.5 MB)

Enterprises in Lebanon 2006-2007: A Post-Conflict Impact Assessment One Year On

Based on the results of a post-war survey of micro and small enterprises in Lebanon undertaken by CRI in partnership with UNDP and ILO, the survey tackles the negative impact of the war on all enterprises, and highlights that the conflict has worsened the pre-war constraints in the business environment which requires immediate attention to both financial and infrastructural needs.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge

The report & Draft Law of the National Commission on Electoral Law Reform

This law is prepared by the National Commission on Parliamentary Electoral Law appointed by the Council of Ministers under Decision no 58 dated 8/8/2005.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge
• Download (pdf): Arabic (734 kb)

Rapid Rehabilitation of Key Municipal Infrastructure for Local Service Delivery

Shedding the lights on UNDP's recovery efforts in South Lebanon and the Southern Suburb of Beirut in the aftermath of the July 2006 aggression, the booklet tackles the recovery initiatives undertaken by UNDP from rubble removal activities to other quick impact initiatives.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge
• Download (pdf): Arabic (854 Kb) - English (733 Kb)

Emergency Oil Spill Clean up Response

A booklet highlighting UNDP's prompt response to the environmental disaster that hit the Lebanese coastline resulting from the air strike on the fuel storage tanks of the Jiyeh power plant.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge
• Download (pdf): Arabic (3.8 Mb) - English (1.7 Mb)

War Impact on Forest Resources and Olive Groves in South Lebanon

The objective of this report is to determine and assess the war damages on forests and olive trees. The assessment focused on locating the affected areas and the war impact on local southern communities by evaluating the economic losses.
• Languages: English
• Price: Free of Charge

Lebanon Rapid Environmental Assessment for Greening Recovery, Reconstruction & Reform 2006

The objectives of this assessment are to identify and prioritize environmental impacts caused by the July 2006 war, to propose measures to alleviate those impacts rated as significant, and to recommend opportunities for greening the recovery, reconstruction, and reform process to the extent possible. The report also aims at providing decision makers with a series of practical and integrated action plans to rebuild and restore damaged areas in an environmentally sound manners.
• Languages: English; Summary (Arabic)
• Price: Free of Charge
click here to download the report in pdf format (14 MB)

Mapping of Living Conditions in Lebanon between 1995 & 2004

This report includes a comparative analysis of the development of the living conditions between the year 1995 and 2004. This study relies on the 1998 Household survey and indicators published by the United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Social Affairs entitled "Households survey in Lebanon"
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge

Living Conditions of the Households in Lebanon

This national survey provides a statistical database vital for setting forth of national policies in various sectors. This database forms a basis for the studying and identification of: the demographic and social characteristics of households and their individuals; the characteristics of the individuals' economic activity; the characteristics of the household and the conditions of dwellings; poverty lines and the characteristics of the poor; the household's budget, income and expenditure details; the consumption quantities of food and non-food items by households, and an updating of the weights used to produce the Consumer Price Index; and the national accounts of final household consumption.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge

Arab Human Development Report 2005: Towards the rise of Women in the Arab World

The report calls for the adoption of time-bound affirmative action, tailored to the specificities of each Arab society, in order to expand the participation of women in all fields of human activity. This is considered imperative to dismantle the structures of centuries of discrimination.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: $15 (Arabic) - $25 (English)

Human Development Report 2006: Beyond Scarcity: Power, poverty and the global water crisis

the report tackles the issue of the water crisis, given that human progress depends on access to clean water and on the ability of societies to harness the potential of water as a productive resource. The report is intended to stimulate debate and dialogue around a set of issues that will have a profound bearing on progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals and human development.
• Languages: Arabic, English & French
• Price: $20

Human Development Report 2005: International Cooperation at a crossroads: Aid, Trade and insecurity in an unequal world

the report takes stock of human development, including progress towards the Millennium Development Goals. It highlights the Human costs of missed targets and broken promises. Focusing on aid, trade and security, the reports sets out a bold analysis of the problems and identifies solutions.
• Languages: Arabic, English & French
• Price: $20

Arab Human Development Report 2004: Towards Freedom in the Arab World

the third AHDR takes the question of consolidating freedom and safeguarding it by good government as a pivotal theme for thoughtful investigation and prudent and perceptive analysis. The report examines the status of freedom and rights in the Arab region, and scrutinizes its institutional structures in the legislative, legal and political areas in their national, regional and international frameworks. It also suggests guidelines for a strategic vision for desired and possible alternative prospects for freedom and governance in the Arab States.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: $15 (Arabic) and $25 (English)

Human Development Report 2004: Cultural Liberty in Today's Diverse World

Rejecting the claims that cultural differences necessarily lead to social, economic and political conflict, the HDR 2004 report provides a powerful argument for finding ways to "delight our differences", and offers concrete ideas on what it means in practice to build and manage the politics of identity and culture in a manner consistent with the bedrock principles of human development.
• Languages: Arabic, English & French
• Price: $15 (Arabic) and $23 (English)

In Larger Freedom: Towards Development, Security & Human Rights for all

In this report, the SG Kofi Annan places before world leaders an agenda to move our world decisively towards halving poverty in the next 10 years; reducing the threat of war, terrorism and deadly weapons; advancing human dignity in every land; and calling for reforms in the United Nations.
• Languages: Arabic, English & French
• Price: Free of Charge

The Socio-Economic Situation in Lebanon

The study tackles and analyses the socio-economic situations in Lebanon and contributes to provide decision-makers and social and development workers essential scientific and statistical information to enhance their programmes and plans in different sectors.
• Languages: Arabic
• Price: 10000 L.L.

Internal Governance for NGOs in Lebanon

This reference book includes chapters on resources, legal and integral frameworks, and the constitutional structure of NGOs. It aims at contributing to reinforce the role of civil society in the economic and social development of Lebanon.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge

The Millennium Development Goals Report
a comprehensive progress report accounting on how far we have come and how far we have to go. The report shows progress made in some areas and how large an effort is needed to meet the Millennium Development Goals in others.
• Languages: English
• Price: Free of Charge

The Millennium Development Goals in Arab Countries towards 2015: Achievements and Aspirations
The report documents the level as well as the recent trends for several of the MDG targets in the Arab countries.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge

UNDP Brochure - Lebanon
A brochure that highlights UNDP's mandate in Lebanon and the programme's focus areas at the national level.
• Languages: English & Arabic
• Price: Free of Charge

Millennium Development Goals Report 2003
As the first MDGR for Lebanon, this report aimed at establishing a baseline situation, monitor progress achieved till date, and provide indication on what should be done.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge

Arab Human Development Report 2003: Building a Knowledge Society
this report examines the status of Arab knowledge in terms of demand, production and dissemination, and concludes that all three are ineffectual notwithstanding the abundance of Arab human capital, and proposes a strategic vision that could support a creative Arab renaissance buttressed by five essential pillars.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: $15 (Arabic) and $25 (English)

The Arab Human Development Report: A Lebanese Analysis
Based on the findings of the first AHDR published in 2002, this discussion series tackles five topics: concept and methodology; the empowerment of women; freedom; knowledge; and the macro-economic context and the way forward.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: Free of Charge

The National Human Development Report, 2001-2002
Globalization: Towards a Lebanese Agenda

The aim for the report is to put a strong positive spin on the opportunities created by this process of evolution-cum-revolution - provided strong links are created with human development. The National Human Development Report attempt to shed light on the issues involved and pointed to new perspectives, and to contribute in a meaningful way to shaping the answer to the above question, aiming at enabling enable the people and the agents of change to promote dialogue and to debate ideas going in that direction.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: $10

Arab Human Development Report 2002: Creating Opportunities for Future Generations

Being the first regional Human Development Report for the Arab States, and covering a total of 22 countries from the Maghreb to the Gulf, the AHDR 2002, shows that Arab countries have made substantial progress in human development over the past three decades. In addition, the report makes it clear how much still needs to be done to provide current and future generations with the political voice, social choices and economic opportunities they need to build a better future for themselves and their families.
• Languages: Arabic & English
• Price: $15 (Arabic) & $25 (English)

UNDP Conference on Linking Economic Growth & Social Development in Lebanon Report

The conference's aim was at shedding the light on the elements and mechanisms that link between economic growth and social development in Lebanon in order to achieve an active and integrated socio-economic cycle.
• Languages: Arabic, English & French
• Price: $10

The National Human Development Report - 1998: Youth & Development

The report deals with the concept of human development and its application in the national context, and with various aspects of youth and development. The report provides a national perspective of human development in the light of the experience of the past years and, in particular, discusses the subject of Youth and Development. It points to challenges the country faces as it re-emerges economically and is engaged in demographic health and other social transition towards the achievement of sustained and sustainable human development.
• Languages: Arabic
• Price: $10

Development Cooperation Report - Lebanon 2000

The report deals with the concept of human development and its application in the national context, and with various aspects of youth and development. The report provides a national perspective of human development in the light of the experience of the past years and, in particular, discusses the subject of Youth and Development. It points to challenges the country faces as it re-emerges economically and is engaged in demographic health and other social transition towards the achievement of sustained and sustainable human development.
• Languages: English
• Price: Free of charge