The Reality of Municipalities in Lebanon: Obstacles to Local Participation and Balanced Development
- Paul Salem, Hassan Krayem, Randa Antoun, Issam Sleiman, Melhem Chaoul, Antoine Ghossein, Nawaf Kabbarra
Examines the condition of municipalities across Lebanon by analyzing the relationship between local bodies and the central government. The book highlights key problems faced by municipalities and provides recommendations for legal and fiscal reforms. It also suggests providing training to local governments so they can play a more effective role in the provision of local services.
Paul Salem
is president of the Middle East Institute (MEI). He focuses on issues of political change, transition, and conflict, as well as the regional and international relations of the Middle East. Prior to joining MEI, Salem was the founding director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut between 2006 and 2013. From 1999 to 2006, he was director of the Fares Foundation, and in 1989-1999, founded and directed the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies.
Examines the condition of municipalities across Lebanon by analyzing the relationship between local bodies and the central government. The book highlights key problems faced by municipalities and provides recommendations for legal and fiscal reforms. It also suggests providing training to local governments so they can play a more effective role in the provision of local services.Paul Salem is president of the Middle East Institute (MEI). He focuses on issues of political change, transition, and conflict, as well as the regional and international relations of the Middle East. Prior to joining MEI, Salem was the founding director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut between 2006 and 2013. From 1999 to 2006, he was director of the Fares Foundation, and in 1989-1999, founded and directed the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies.