A training workshop was held on Friday under the title, ‘Dialogue and consultation of local development projects’ with the participation of social activists and representatives of the Federations of the Municipalities of Sahl, Qalaa and Hasbani as well as the municipalities of Tabnin and Brital. The 2-day activity aimed at building and strengthening the capacities of Lebanese municipalities, training local development officers and laying the groundwork for sustainable local development. To note, ‘Promoting the capacities of Lebanese Municipalities and provision of training in local development 2016-2018’ program was implemented in partnership with the committee of Lebanese mayors with the technical support of the French National Center for the Training of Local Authority Personnel and financial funding from the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. During the workshop, trainer Pierre Falfali explained the goals, methodology, axes and techniques of dialogue and consultation within working groups, as well as, the study of societal needs and how to determine the identity of a development undertaking and the role of key players in civil society before, during and after the project. (Al Mustaqbal, December 3, 2018)