National Observatory of Women in Agriculture and Rural Areas

Creation of an Observatory having the aim to help rural women in developing their own  activities and  enterprises. The Observatory, depending directly from the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture, aims to: 1) Promotion of territorial development through valorization of women entrepreneurship; 2) creation of innovative dynamics related to work and employment of women in agricultural, agro food and rural sectors; 3) Support women by spreading knowledge and good practices; 4) Further national recognition to women role in economy both in the formal and informal sectors; 5) Promote women role in rural policies and decision making; 6) Enhance partnership and networking