Type
Other
CIFAL Lebanon - Sustainable Development - Capacity Building Programmes
Location
Web-based
Date
-
Duration
60 Days
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Website
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
cifallebanon@cifal-lebanon.org
Registration
Open-registration event
Mode of Delivery
Blended
Language(s)
English
Pillar
People
Partnership
CIFAL Lebanon
Event Objectives
Overall Objective:
To strengthen institutional, corporate, and leadership capacities in Lebanon to advance sustainable development through integrated training, knowledge-sharing, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Specific Objectives.
- Enhance understanding and application of the SDGs in the Lebanese context
- Promote responsible business practices and ESG integration
- Strengthen public-private collaboration mechanisms
- Support youth leadership and entrepreneurship
- Foster good governance and ethical leadership
- Build resilience in economic and institutional systems
Background
Integrated capacity-building programme (training, executive education, workshops, policy dialogue, and multi-stakeholder engagement)
Lebanon faces complex socio-economic, governance, environmental, and financial challenges that require strengthened institutional capacity and leadership grounded in sustainable development principles.
CIFAL Lebanon was established to support national and regional stakeholders in advancing the 2030 Agenda through practical, policy-oriented and executive-level training. Hosted by the Global CEO Alliance and ESA Business School, the Centre serves as a bridge between private sector leadership, academia, public institutions, and international organizations.
The Sustainable Development – Capacity Building Programmes consolidate CIFAL Lebanon’s activities across governance, ESG, youth empowerment, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, public-private dialogue, and sustainable leadership.
Content and Structure
Thematic Areas Covered
Sustainable Development & SDG Localization
- SDG integration into national and corporate strategies
- Multi-sector collaboration frameworks
- Policy dialogue and implementation mechanisms
Good Governance & Ethical Leadership
- Corporate governance
- Responsible leadership
- Transparency and accountability
- Institutional resilience
ESG & Responsible Business
- Environmental, Social and Governance frameworks
- Sustainable finance and investment
- Corporate social responsibility
- Risk management
Entrepreneurship & Economic Resilience
- SME development
- Innovation and digital transformation
- Leadership in crisis contexts
Youth Empowerment & Education
- Youth leadership training
- Skills development
- Academic-industry collaboration
Methodology
CIFAL Lebanon applies a practice-oriented and multi-level methodology including:
- Executive education programmes
- High-level roundtables and forums
- Workshops and seminars
- Case-study based learning
- Interactive dialogue sessions
- Cross-sectoral panels
- Partnerships with international experts
- Networking and business engagement platforms
The approach emphasizes applied knowledge, contextual relevance, and leadership development.
Targeted Audience
- Business leaders and CEOs
- Public sector officials
- Policy advisors
- Entrepreneurs and SMEs
- Youth leaders and students
- Civil society representatives
- Corporate sustainability professionals
- Academia
Additional Information
CIFAL Lebanon applies a practice-oriented and multi-level methodology including:
- Executive education programmes
- High-level roundtables and forums
- Workshops and seminars
- Case-study based learning
- Interactive dialogue sessions
- Cross-sectoral panels
- Partnerships with international experts
- Networking and business engagement platforms
The approach emphasizes applied knowledge, contextual relevance, and leadership development.
The programme supports:
- SDG 4 – Quality Education
- SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
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