USAID Lebanon: From the American People
 

PRESS RELEASE

U.S. GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND MUNICIPAL CITIZEN GUIDE FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF BATROUN

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Beirut, Lebanon

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol attended the launching of the Batroun Municipality’s new website and Municipal Citizen Guide at Mar Estephan Church. 

In partnership with the State University of New York, USAID funded the creation of a new website and a new Municipal Citizen Guide for the Municipality of Batroun. The website, www.batroun.gov.lb, provides useful information about the Municipality. The Municipal Citizen Guide is a step-by-step information guide for citizens on how to conduct municipal transactions..

The project is part of the USAID-funded Municipal Assistance Program implemented by the State University of New York/Center for Legislative Development.  Since 2004, USAID has allocated $19.6 million in assistance to more than 750 municipalities throughout Lebanon.  The program focuses on strengthening the governing capacities of municipalities, promoting transparency, accountability and good governance, and encouraging citizen participation in decision-making processes, through which democratic process are enhanced.

USAID has worked in Lebanon since 1951 and implemented development projects to benefit Lebanese citizens. With funds from the American people, USAID creates jobs, invests in youth and protects the environment.  USAID’s work reflects the strong friendship between the Lebanese and American people.