Industrialists launch four industrial cities which will create 20,000 new employment opportunities

The President of the Association of Lebanese Industrialists Neemat Efram, launched during a meeting of industrialists which was held in Dbayyeh yesterday, four new model industrial cities and which are environmentally friendly and will secure 20,000 new employment opportunities.  These new sites include a readymade and state of the art infrastructure including a modern water and communication system according to a contemporary urban planning scheme which includes a harmonious industrial and agricultural environment.  Efram called for a partnership with the public sector based on the decree enacted in 2005 and which allows the setting up of a higher council for industrial cities.  He added that industrialists had to look for alternatives whilst focusing on mobilizing the private sector. He reiterated the importance of strengthening the services offered to industrialists as well as providing them with sustainability incentives and support so that they remain competitive. As such, Efram took upon himself the responsibility of sponsoring the project of creating an industrial city in Jezzine whilst Khalil Zantout in Nabatieh area, Wissam Ashour in Zahrani and Michel Daher in Terbol in bekaa.  
Source: Al-Nahar 18 February 2014