Budget
Funders
Mediterranean Environment Technical Assistance Program (METAP)
(EC-Life through METAP for phases one and two,
Swiss Trust Fund through METAP for phase 3)
Managed by the World Bank
Start Date
1/11/1999 (start of phase 2)
Duration
Until June 2002 (end of phase 3)
Extensions
Three phases:
- Phase one: July 1997- October 1999,
- Phase two: November 1999- October 2000,
- Phase three: November 2000- June 2002.
Project Resource
Project Manager
- Naji Chamieh for phase one.
- Ramez Kayal for phases two & three.
Project Focal Point (Department)
- Service of Studies & Standards- Department of Protection from Technology Impacts & Natural Disasters.
- Registry Service.
Aim
(Phases 2-3)
- Establish an Environmental Impact Assessment System in Lebanon;
- Assist in the review and amendment of the legislation related to the duties and organization of the Ministry of Environment as well as recruiting new staff;
- Plan and program new projects at the Ministry;
- Launch the Hazardous Waste Program at the Ministry.
Objectives
- Draft the EIA Decree;
- Establish an EIA unit at the Ministry and develop EIA review procedures as well as EIA guidelines for selected sectors;
- Strengthen the capacities of the Ministry staff and other stakeholders in the EIA field;
- Assist in the drafting of the updated MoE organizational law and decree, and recruitment of new staff;
- Assist in the pre-launching, launching and implementation of selected projects at the Ministry;