Photos: Information International

Al-Muntada

Al-Muntada - The platform for dialogue & meetings accommodates 120 people and is equipped with the latest audio-visual technology.
The idea behind “Al-Muntada” is to create a space where Lebanese and foreign committees and organizations, can express themselves freely - whether to debate a certain issue or to organize a workshop or training. It is meant to be a podium to express ideas and to hold conferences, serving the Lebanese society’s best interest and aiming at improving the life of the citizens.

Below are photos of sample events held at "Al-Muntada" at Information International offices:

Focus Group - Impact Assessment for ESFD’s Job Creation Component - 18 December 2008

The launching of LebanonMaps.net - The first interactive mapping website in Lebanon and the Arab World - 7 November 2007

Press Conference on 'Palestinian Camps' survey - 19 June 2007

Press Conference on 'War on Lebanon' survey - 6 September 2006

L'economie de la fonction publique au Liban (Association Libanaise pour L'economie) - 5 July 2006

Journalism Awards - 22 February 2006

Current Statistics

USD 214 million is the recorded net profit of Solidere in 2008 marking an 18% increase from 2007.

USD 881 million is the total amount reached for Insurance premiums in 2008.

LBP 5,065 billion is the estimated cost of allotments, salaries and wages in the 2009 draft public budget, forming 31% of total expenditures. Meanwhile, public debt service forms 39% of budget spending.

LBP 135 billion is the sum paid for public servants and workers for their children’s education. Most of the employees enroll their children in private schools leading to an indirect government support of private schools.

LBP 19.5 billion is the sum paid by the government as rent allowances for estates used by UNIFIL peacekeepers in the South of Lebanon.

LBP 30 billion is sum allocated by the government in the 2009 draft budget to provide financial aid for attending students in public schools. The government allocated LBP 750 for primary education and LBP 1,000 for intermediate education for each attending student per day.

Last Updated September 2009