Shaping the Future of Jbeil District: From Fragmentation to Integration
LAU Byblos campus
The Michel Issa Foundation for Local Development (MIF), in collaboration with the LAU’s Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB), invites you to a policy forum marking the launch and discussion of From Fragmentation to Integration: A Roadmap Toward Resilient and Sustainable Development in Jbeil District.Bringing together academia, local development expertise, and community perspectives, the forum will examine how Jbeil District can move beyond fragmented approaches to development toward a more integrated and resilient model. The discussion will draw on the report’s thematic areas and actionable recommendations, focusing on identifying potential projects and setting priorities for action.
Program
Welcome Note
Dr. Chaouki T. Abdallah, LAU President
Role of Academia in Social Development
Opening Remarks
Dr. Dima Jamali, AKSOB Dean
Business Schools as Drivers of Local Development and Community Engagement
Opening Remarks
Dr. Toni Issa, MIF President
Why Jbeil’s Future Requires Integrated Thinking
Policy Report Presentation
Dr. Jad Abou Arrage, MIF consultant
Thematic Areas and Actionable Recommendations
Open Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Ali Fakih, LAU associate dean and professor, and Dr. Jad Abou Arrage, MIF consultant
Presentation of Potential Projects and Prioritization of Actions
RSVP by October 10, 2026.