Title:
Strategic Options for Lebanon’s Agro–Food Industry in a Dynamic Global Environment: with Specific Reference to Sustainable Rural Development of the Baalbek – Hermel Region
Code:
DEVD/a98/5
Supervisor:
UNDP
Author:
Consultation and Research Institute – The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies
Page Numbers:
134
Available at:
OMSAR
Summary:
Executive Summary Introduction Chapter 1: Macro-Economic Overview: Profile of The Agriculture and Agro-Food Sectors 1. Macro-Economic Overview 2. The Agricultural Sector 3. The Agro-Food Sector 4. Agricultural Macro-Food / Markets 5. Conclusions Chapter 2: Competitiveness of The Agro-Food Industry In Lebanon 1. The Competitiveness of The Lebanese Agro-Food Industry 1. Factor Conditions 2. Demand Conditions 3. Supporting and Related Industries 4. Firms Structure, Strategy and Rivalry 5. Government Policies 6. Summary and Conclusions 2. Regional Comparative Analysis 1. Israel 2. Jordan 3. Syria 4. Egypt 3. International Changes and Developments 1. Introduction 2. Globalization 3. Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations 4.Environmental Concerns And Issues 5. Trends in Global Consumption and Food Safety Measures 6. Trends in Global Agricultural Marketing Practices 7. Lessons Learned Chapter 3: Comparative Advantage Analysis 1. Analysis of The Agro-Food Trade Balance of Lebanon vis- à-vis The Region 2. Identification of Products That Lebanon Enjoys a Comparative Advantage 1. Export Side 2. Import Side Chapter 4: Participatory Rapid Appraisal in The Region of Baalbeck-Hermel 1.General Characteristics 2. Land Ownership and Agricultural Equipment 3. Main Cropping Activities and Irrigation Practices 4. Crop Marketing 5. Agricultural Extensions Services 6. Constraints
Year:
1998
Sub-Sector:
Local Development