During this 24-month intervention, Acted aims to enhance the circular economy transition for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in agriculture and agri-food value chains in Lebanon's Bekaa and Shouf regions. By analyzing the MSME landscape, Acted will generate a circular economy value chain MSME support report. The project will empower 15 Micro Enterprises by providing increased income and job opportunities through gender equality training, resource and technical assessments, and the creation of tailored resource management and business support plans, along with in-kind and/or technical support. Additionally, 25 MSMEs will be supported for job creation, aligning with decent work standards through resource and technical gap assessments, business development, and a 3Zero training on a decent work, environmental protection, and inclusion plan. Finally, Acted will encourage community engagement through awareness campaigns, Climate-wise modules, and a 3Zero Circular Economy Forum as part of Acted’s 3Zero House initiative, fostering collaboration and promoting circular economy practices.
The courses helped us develop our skills in management, marketing, and market analysis, which improved our ability to plan and make decisions effectively. The added value was the transition to a professional work approach based on understanding the market and the customer.
The previous training sessions have greatly contributed to improving our work standards and enhancing the quality and performance of our operations within the olive press. This has positively reflected on production efficiency and work organisation at the levels of staff, management, and planning.
The solar system will transform my farm by providing reliable power for irrigation and cooling, reducing fuel and electricity costs, and increasing productivity. It’s a step toward sustainable agriculture, helping me adopt cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly farming practices.
The requested equipment will contribute to increasing production efficiency and improving the quality, leading to reduced manufacturing costs and increased productivity and sales. It also relies on clean energy, which saves electricity consumption and supports the project’s environmental and economic sustainability.
