The Government of the Republic of Korea announced $4.4m in assistance to Lebanon for 2023. It said that the contribution aims to support vulnerable Lebanese individuals and refugees, as well as to provide capacity building for Lebanese local institutions and communities. Further, it noted that the aid includes medical and food assistance, livelihood empowerment, the implementation of renewable  energy projects, solid waste management, street lighting, mine  clearance, and capacity building. In parallel, the United Nations Human  Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) and the Republic of Korea announced on November 7, 2022 a $500,000 project to supply and install  renewable energy solutions for public facilities in the city of Zahlé. The project aims to facilitate access to social and basic services for  the residents of Zahlé through the implementation of renewable energy measures and the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roofs  of the Tel Chiha Hospital and the Water Pumping Station that the Beqaa Water Establishment runs. (ICE BEIRUT)

Fonte notizia: Byblos Bank, Lebanon This Week, 24 - 29 July 2023