Capital Investment Programme

January 2018

The Capital Investment Programme (CIP) is a key pillar of the Government’s vision for stabilization and development against the background of the Syrian crisis and the effects this has had on Lebanon. It comprises new projects for infrastructure investment that will eliminate the gaps that exist between the demand and need for infrastructure services.

Pillars & Objectives

Pillar: Economic reforms

Objectives:

Meet the needs of a growing population and economy
Generate significant employment opportunities for a large and growing youth population and for displaced persons
Stimulate sustainable economic growth

Pillar: Infrastructure

Objectives:

Enhance the transport infrastructure
Enhance water and irrigation to supply all Lebanese areas
Enhance wastewater treatment

Pillar: Electricity

Objectives:

Reduce electricity costs
Reduce gaps and weaknesses in power supply

Pillar: Telecommunications

Objectives:

Respond to market needs with higher quality of services by using the future-proofed fiber optic technology and infrastructure and maximizing the use of the existing copper network

Pillar: Solid waste

Objectives:

Adopt solid waste treatment techniques that are more effective in economical, financial and technological terms

Pillar: Cultural heritage

Objectives:

Protect historical buildings and heritage sites
Rehabilitate archaeological sites and their surroundings
Establish and rehabilitate museums
Promote the role of the Ministry of Culture in raising cultural awareness and promoting arts in all regions through the establishment and development of national libraries, museums, theatre venues and cinemas, among others

Pillar: Infrastructure networks for industrial areas

Objectives:

Support enterprise development by creating favourable operating conditions