USAID-supported eco-tourist resort in Bentael-Jbail

An eco-recreational park was inaugurated in Bentael natural reserve in Jbail within the framework of ‘Building Alliance for Local Advancement, Development and Investment (BALADI) program funded by US Agency for International Development and implemented by Rene Moawwad Foundation (RMF). The event took place in the presence of USAID Deputy Assistant, Mona Yacubian, USAID Mission Director, Carolyn Bryan, Former Minister and RMF President Nayla Moawwad, representative of the Head of the Office of Common Administration at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, Racha Hurani and representatives of Edde Municipality. USAID contributed $159,000 to establish the resort which houses a library, a cultural museum and a showroom for local products and handicrafts. The park also includes installations accessible for people with disabilities and is open annually from April to October. (Al Mustaqbal, 2 April 2015)