Highlights

The seminar was held in the Beirut World Bank country office, in partnership with the Islamic Education Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), and brought together approximately 25 participants.  The event convened organizational stakeholders and various water entrepreneurs/startups from Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, and Lebanon. The seminar was opened by Hedi Larbi, World Bank Country Director. Participants discussed barriers to water innovations and in particular the role of young and micro-entrepreneurs in tackling new and recurrent water challenges through the launch of innovative projects and businesses.