The 6th edition of the LIMS Leaders’ Academy (LLA) brought together a group of activists and candidates for the 2022 parliamentary elections. Initially, 36 participants registered for LLA, but only 16 managed to successfully complete the program and graduate. The graduates worked on the reform axes suggested by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) for Lebanon and developed their own policy propositions.

Policy Fair
The Policy Fair held at Le Royal Hotel in Dbayeh on April 29, provided the platform for the graduates to present their proposals. An esteemed audience of 58 influential figures including businesspeople, opinion leaders, journalists, and academics eagerly listened to the graduates’ insightful policy recommendations. The attendees actively engaged with the participants, visiting their stands, and engaging in discussions regarding the government’s current approach to the issues at hand, identifying gaps, and exploring potential alternative solutions. The impact of the graduates’ policy papers reverberated beyond the event itself. Newspapers and various digital media outlets extensively covered the proposals, amplifying their reach and fostering public discourse.

Graduation Ceremony and Advancing Liberty Award
During the Graduation Ceremony, the 2022 Advancing Liberty Award was bestowed upon the town of Toula during the ceremony. Toula emerged as an exemplary role model for successfully resolving the electricity crisis at the local level through a pioneering private initiative. The town’s enterprising citizens raised funds and established a solar farm, complemented by a private generator. This innovative approach ensured 24-hour electricity supply at a significantly reduced price, with a 50% cost reduction compared to prevailing private generator rates. The Toula experience stands as an inspiring model for other towns across Lebanon, showcasing the potential of local initiatives in tackling critical challenges.

he LIMS Leaders’ Academy continues to play a pivotal role in fostering leadership, policy development, and innovative solutions, enabling a new generation of activists and candidates to make a meaningful impact on Lebanon’s future.

Click here to check the policy Papers in Arabic

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