About the Program

Action for Rural Economic Development, ARED, is a consortium funded by the European Union, comprised of three NGOs: We World-Gruppo Di Volontariato Civile, Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II, and The Nawaya Network.

Through ARED, we work to promote local economic development in North East Bekaa, by:

  • Improving efficiency of agricultural production, mainly the fruit value chain
  • Increasing competitiveness in domestic and international markets
  • Creating income generation and job opportunities in the agri-food sector
  • Promoting the adoption of best practices in quality management systems and climate-smart agriculture
  • Strengthening the capacity of public institutions
  • Supporting micro, medium, and small enterprises and start-ups.
 

ARED aims to generate work opportunities in the region by:

  • Revitalizing and diversifying the local economy in targeted sectors
  • Reaching new markets
  • Working to make the local economy shock resilient notably targeting women and youth
  • Strengthening the capacities of local actors to engage in the promotion of local economic development while encouraging stability and participatory action in the region.
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Consortium Partners

Action for Rural Economic Development is funded by the European Union, implemented in partnership with We World-Gruppo Di Volontariato Civile, Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II.