Mon 26.08.2024

Under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Judge Bassam Mawlawi, and within the framework of the Municipal Empowerment and Resilience Project (MERP), UNDP and UN-Habitat are pleased to invite you to the MERP Conference on Empowering Local Governance and Administrative Reforms in Lebanon. The event will take place at the Mövenpick Hotel on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. The conference will bring together thought leaders, local government officials, donors, development partners, policymakers, and academics to explore innovative approaches to local governance reforms and effective administrative practices in municipalities. This event will also provide a unique platform to celebrate MERP's achievements over the past five years.  

Mon 22.07.2024

Third session_ Dialogue sessions to launch the website of the General Directorate of Local Administrations and Councils 7-22-24

Mon 24.06.2024

The Directorate General of Local Administrations and Councils (DGLAC) is launching introductory sessions for municipalities and municipal unions to get familiar with their website. These sessions will be held at 10:00 AM on the following dates: Thursday, July 18, 2024, at this link Friday, July 19, 2024, at this link Monday, July 22, 2024, at this link To participate, click on the links next to the above dates.

Tue 16.11.2021

  Beirut, 16 November 2021 – The second episode is about supporting local authorities to explore new ways to generate revenue in light of the current economic crisis . The Directorate General of Local Administrations and Councils (DGLAC) invited municipalities and unions of municipalities to discuss ways to generate revenue within the current economic crisis during a second episode of the DGLAC talk show series. The municipalities of Karaoun, Fnaideq and Deir Qanoun El Nahr were invited to share their innovative approaches in generating municipal revenue within the current economic context to allow for mutual learning and to encourage and inspire other municipalities to implement similar initiatives. Municipalities and unions of municipalities are deeply affected by the current economic crisis. Municipalities are limited in their ability to collect local fees and taxes and with the devaluation of the Lebanese Lira, their revenues have lost more than 90 per cent in value, for example. This results in significant challenges for municipalities and unions to deliver much needed services for their communities. In addition to the three municipalities that presented, municipal and union representatives attended online. Participants shared their views and concerns and discussed best practices and lessons learnt, with as aim to better serve their communities.   “We have a woman council, a diaspora council, and social solidarity volunteers teams to support reaching out to donors, work on development and basic services projects to develop and improve the town”, said Dr. Fatima Yassine, Deir Kanoun El Naher Community Member. “This experience had a great impact; it is an evidence that societies and municipalities are capable of facing challenges and relying on themselves. Going to donors requires successful beginnings, which makes obtaining funding for development easier.” Said Dr. Mohamad Ali, Head of Environmental Committee, Recycling Center Supervisor, Fnaideq Municipality.   According to Article 28-43 of Decree No. 4082 regulating the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, the Directorate General of Local Administrations and Councils (DGLAC) plays a crucial role in supporting municipal unions (UoMs) and municipalities in performing their role and responsibilities. In this role, it is responsible for supporting municipalities and unions with capacity-building, technical assistance and evidence-based planning, among other. As part of this role, DGLAC initiated the DGLAC talk show series for mukhtars, municipalities and unions of municipalities, to discuss key topics of local concern. The first episode, on the updating the municipal law, was organized in September 2021. In 2022, DGLAC will continue the series, including with an episode dedicated to mukhtars. The DGLAC talk show series is delivered under the patronage of the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities and with support from the Municipal Empowerment and Resilience Project (MERP). MERP is a joint initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and is funded by the European Union through its Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis “Madad Fund”. To access the event photo album click HERE.

Thu 04.01.2024

On October 4 and 5, 2024, France will host, for the first time in 33 years, the 19th Francophonie Summit, in close collaboration with the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF). A major event, on a diplomatic, political, economic and cultural level, it will be one of the international highlights of the year 2024 with the organization of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of this call for expressions of interest, French local authorities will be able to propose projects of collective interest linked to the French-speaking world or which promote the French-speaking world in the external action of French communities. The selected initiatives could be integrated into the programming of the Francophonie Festival between March and October 2024 and promoted through communication actions that will be implemented during this period, particularly on the Internet and social networks. Certain projects may be subject to restitution during the closing days of the Francophonie Festival in October 2024. For more information click HERE. For the application click HERE.  

Tue 16.11.2021

  Beirut, 16 November 2021 – The second episode is about supporting local authorities to explore new ways to generate revenue in light of the current economic crisis . The Directorate General of Local Administrations and Councils (DGLAC) invited municipalities and unions of municipalities to discuss ways to generate revenue within the current economic crisis during a second episode of the DGLAC talk show series. The municipalities of Karaoun, Fnaideq and Deir Qanoun El Nahr were invited to share their innovative approaches in generating municipal revenue within the current economic context to allow for mutual learning and to encourage and inspire other municipalities to implement similar initiatives. Municipalities and unions of municipalities are deeply affected by the current economic crisis. Municipalities are limited in their ability to collect local fees and taxes and with the devaluation of the Lebanese Lira, their revenues have lost more than 90 per cent in value, for example. This results in significant challenges for municipalities and unions to deliver much needed services for their communities. In addition to the three municipalities that presented, municipal and union representatives attended online. Participants shared their views and concerns and discussed best practices and lessons learnt, with as aim to better serve their communities.   “We have a woman council, a diaspora council, and social solidarity volunteers teams to support reaching out to donors, work on development and basic services projects to develop and improve the town”, said Dr. Fatima Yassine, Deir Kanoun El Naher Community Member. “This experience had a great impact; it is an evidence that societies and municipalities are capable of facing challenges and relying on themselves. Going to donors requires successful beginnings, which makes obtaining funding for development easier.” Said Dr. Mohamad Ali, Head of Environmental Committee, Recycling Center Supervisor, Fnaideq Municipality.   According to Article 28-43 of Decree No. 4082 regulating the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, the Directorate General of Local Administrations and Councils (DGLAC) plays a crucial role in supporting municipal unions (UoMs) and municipalities in performing their role and responsibilities. In this role, it is responsible for supporting municipalities and unions with capacity-building, technical assistance and evidence-based planning, among other. As part of this role, DGLAC initiated the DGLAC talk show series for mukhtars, municipalities and unions of municipalities, to discuss key topics of local concern. The first episode, on the updating the municipal law, was organized in September 2021. In 2022, DGLAC will continue the series, including with an episode dedicated to mukhtars. The DGLAC talk show series is delivered under the patronage of the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities and with support from the Municipal Empowerment and Resilience Project (MERP). MERP is a joint initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and is funded by the European Union through its Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis “Madad Fund”. To access the event photo album click HERE. }