April 4th- 5th, 2017

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Note: Conference will be in Arabic with simultaneous interpretation to English

National Dialogues on the Implementation of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development in Lebanon

Issam Fares Institute Conference room (4th floor) American University of Beirut (Green Oval)

Issam Fares Institute Auditorium - AUBAmerican University of Beirut

Issam Fares Institute Auditorium - AUBAmerican University of Beirut

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National Dialogues on the Implementation of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development in Lebanon

Issam Fares Institute Conference room (4th floor) - American University of Beirut

4-5APRIL The national level dialogues on the implementation of the Agenda

2030 for Sustainable Development in Lebanon aim to raise further awareness of the Agenda at the national level, bring together key stakeholders to exchange opinions and views regarding the Agenda, identify gaps and challenges in Agenda implementation, and to propose solutions to these challenges. The dialogues will also discuss the National Report, a comprehensive national assessment that reflects on the implementation of Agenda 2030 in Lebanon and on socio-economic reform initiatives. The dialogue will focus on select sustainable development goals 1: No poverty, 8: Decent work and economic growth, 10: Reduced inequalities, and 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions. All dialogues will include a presentation from the National Report by Dr. Nasser Yassin of the Issam Fares Institute and members of the ANND team. Presentations will be followed by a discussion with key stakeholders.

April 5th, 2017:Dialogue Two: Decent Work and Economic Growth 9:00 - 12:00 - Economic growth, human development, labor, and informal labor indicators in Lebanon- Development-oriented policies that support productive activities- Achieving full and productive workforce and providing decent work for all women and men- Protection of workers’ rights and promotion of a safe work environment for all, including migrant workers and workers in unstable jobs

Dialogue Three: Reducing Inequalities 12:30 - 15:00 - Social, economic, and political inclusion for all, regardless of age, sex, ability, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, economic situation, and others- Ensuring equal opportunities and reducing inequalities in outcomes, including through removing discriminatory laws, policies, and practices; strengthening appropriate legislation, policies, and procedures- Adopting policies, especially financial policies and policies related to wages and social protection; gradually achieving the highest level of equality

Dialogue Four: Peace, Justice, and Institutions 15:30 - 18:00 - Strengthening the rule of law on the national and international levels, ensuring equal opportunities and access to justice for all- Radical reduction of corruption and bribery in all their forms- Ensuring the public’s access to information and protection of basic freedoms, based on national legislation and international agreements

April 4th, 2017:Dialogue One: End Poverty 14:30 - 17:00 - Review of poverty definitions and national indicators- Social protection systems and measures on the national level- Ensuring the enjoyment of men and women of the same rights to access economic resources- Resource mobilization and drafting proper policy frameworks on the national, regional, and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-based development strategies