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Michel Issa Foundation (for Local Development), IPT Headquarters, Amchit HighwayP.O.Box: 71 Jbeil - Lebanon T: +961 (9) 624 111 F: +961 (9) 624 115 info@mif.org.lb

The basic function of the public sector and local

authorities is to work for local development. But

what is the role of the private sector in local

development? And to what extent is the private

sector collaborating with the public sector to

achieve local development?

The answer is summarized in the successful

journey of the Chairman of IPT, the leading

petroleum company in Lebanon, and businessman

Michel Issa with more than forty years of hard

work and experience. Born and raised in Amchit,

Michel Issa started his journey in his hometown

where his work experience constituted a role

model for economic and social development and

an exemplary for the contribution of the private

sector to local development.

The establishment of «Michel Issa Foundation (for Local Development )» (M.I.F.) aimed to achieve

this objective through the implementation of

non-profit projects dedicated to the promotion

of local development as a key factor in building

the capacity of the community, and to cooperate

with specialized partners in order to adopt this

concept and apply it through the execution of

Why Michel Issa Foundation for Local Development?

MIF President,Dr. Toni M. Issa

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projects with the support of the civil society and

local authorities.

The Foundation launched its first project in

Amchit in collaboration with the Municipality

of Amchit to restore and expand the existing

municipal building. This comes in recognition of

Amchit’s genuine support to Michel Issa. This

support resulted in the success of Michel Issa’s

group of companies not only in Amchit, but also

in Lebanon. The current and upcoming projects

express a modest payback to Amchit, the dearest

town to the heart of Michel Issa, and demonstrate

his sincere love and gratitude to Amchit people.

Proceeding from Amchit, «Michel Issa Foundation (for Local Development )» (M.I.F.) is preparing for the

implementation of diverse projects and initiatives

in Jbeil district and Lebanon in an attempt to

achieve its goals and objectives as stated in its

Registration Notice, aiming to bridge the gap

between the public and the private sectors to

build social capacities and enhance the sense of

belonging.

Founders

«Michel Issa Foundation (for Local Development )» (M.I.F.) was founded on January 14, 2012 under

Registration Notice 71. Its objectives are to spread the concept of local development as a key factor

that enhances the capability of the community, and to collaborate with specialized authorities for the

adoption of this concept through implementing development projects and supporting municipalities

and the civil society.

• Toni Michel Issa

• Albert Youssef Rouhana

• Jean Maroun Zgheib

• Rizkallah Badih Rizk

• Paula Adib Al-Hayeck

Establishment

Discover and invest in the capabilities and cognitive abilities of the community to actively achieve local development.

Objectives

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Promote the concept of local development as a key factor that builds capabilities and achieves a balanced welfare among individuals and groups

Strengthen the overall capabilities of the community through the implementation of development projects with the support of local authorities and civil society.

Motivate people to live in their villages and enhance integration in local development projects.

Emphasize the role of administrative decentralization in the local development process, achieve a balanced growth, and cooperate with authorities to plan and implement local development projects

Support the collaboration between different Lebanese regions and the implementation of joint activities and programs with the help of specialized organizations, local authorities and the private sector

Refer to international know-how and expertise in the field of local development and seek mutual agreements with experts in this field

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From Amchit and Jbeil District, «Michel Issa

Foundation (for Local Development )» (M.I.F.) will

expand its scope of work and activities to different

Lebanese regions.

Scope of Work

Jbeil District

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