Greening Growth: Empowering MSMEs in the Agriculture and Agri-Food sector

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.