An exhibition of cooperatives for traditional products in Tyre with Italian funding support

A livelihood development project entitled “Local Development Project”, supported by Italian Cooperation and CTM Onlus, inaugurated last Saturday an exhibition of traditional local products in Tyre.  The event was attended by Palma D'Ambrosio, the First Secretary at the Italian Embassy, as well as representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment. During the opening ceremony D'Ambrosio noted that this annual event which will continue until 30 September, aims at contributing to the marketing and developing local products in South Lebanon and consequently to play an important role in local development.  She added that this is a special initiative which offers an opportunity for developing the skills of cooperatives in the region and improving their production.  Some 25 local cooperatives, association and business women, have benefited from the skill building workshops that were organised by the Italian Association CTM Onlus in collaboration with Tyros Local Action Group (Tyros LAG) and NOWARA.

Source: L’Orient Le Jour 19 June 2014