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Partnership for Lebanon. First United States business delegation to Lebanon Formed in September 2006 to assist the reconstruction efforts in Lebanon and to help the people of Lebanon find the path to long-term stability and economic growth. The Partnership’s leaders include:
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Partnership for Lebanon • First United States business delegation to Lebanon • Formed in September 2006 to assist the reconstruction efforts in Lebanon and to help the people of Lebanon find the path to long-term stability and economic growth. • The Partnership’s leaders include: • Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft Corporation • Craig Barrett, Chairman, Intel Corporation • John Chambers, President and CEO, Cisco Inc. • Yousif Ghafari, Chairman, GHAFARI, Inc. • Dr. Ray Irani, Chairman, President and CEO, Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Partnership for Lebanon American University of Beirut PCA American Near East Relief Agency Global Impact (NGO) IDAL Kafalat Mercy Corps US State Department AmCham USAID Lebanese Government Ministries Habitat for Humanity US Chamber of Commerce UNICEF Citigroup Lebanese Prime Minister’s Office
Establish Public Private Partnerships Scalable, replicable, sustainable solutions Community and country transformation Sustainable Development By partnering with public / private / NGOs, expand the reach of education and workforce training, create jobs and build Lebanon’s infrastructure Partnership Goals
Workstreams and Associated Initiatives Connected Communities & Government Job Creation / Private Sector Revival Workforce Training / Education Relief and Response ICT Infrastructure Business Matching Fund Mgmt / Distribution to NGO’s National Broadband Strategy Professional Connected Communities Net Acad 5-site Pilot IT Acad Equity Investments Telemedecine Internet Exchange Point Mercy Corps Internships SME Enablement HABITAT Lebanon UNICEF USA Leader Mentorships ANERA International Internet Gateway Education Entrepreneurial Seminars e- Government K-12 Sectors Study Higher Ed TelePresence Micro-Grants In ICT 2 TP Suites Diaspora & Sponsorships
For more information www.partnershipforlebanon.org