Project Title:

A New Economic Dynamism for Hermel II

 Specific Objective:

To activate a new economic dynamism promoting quality, contamination-free tourism and fish production in the Hermel region.

 Target Groups:

 Achieved Activities:

• Installation of a clean water network for Assi-based restaurants.

• Elimination of a sewage source contaminating the Assi spring; implementation of a drinking pond for cattle.

• Establishment of an exemplary trout farm based on best production methodologies.

• Signing of “Control River Production” contracts with 13 fisheries in Zone A.

• Equipping a packing and processing center, purchasing transport means, and marketing 15 trout fish varieties across Lebanon.

• Registration of a product brand: “SILO Healthy Food”.

• Signing of a formal agreement with the Ministry of Public Health for quality inspection.

• Continuous support provided by a Scientific Advisor and Food Quality Officers.

• 10 technical workshops delivered for fisheries and cooperatives on eco-conscious practices.

• 2 subgrants awarded to:

  • NGO 1: Installed a mechanical filtration system requiring no energy.

  • NGO 2: Built a 1200m wind barrier to reduce dirt carried to the valley.

 Achieved Impact:

• Zone A declared 100% sewage-free, improving potable water access and environmental quality.

• Significant rebound in eco-tourism, with 8 new touristic institutions opened in 2018.

• Enhanced marketability of pollution-free local fish products.

• Job creation in tourism, fisheries, and the packaging sector.

• Behavioral shift among residents in Zones B and C toward eco-friendliness, replicating Zone A’s success.

• Long-term poverty reduction and public health improvement in the region.

 Key Achievements:

 Duration:

28 May 2016 – 27 November 2018
(Including a 6-month extension approved through addendum)