This episode's guest: H.E. Eng. Ibrahim Zeidan, Mayor of Beirut، H.E. Eng.
City of Beirut: Urban Management in a Changing Reality
Conversation summary
The episode discusses the municipality's vision to redefine the role of Beirut as an Arab capital with historical and cultural significance, and the efforts to strike a balance between preserving the city's urban identity and the requirements of modernization and development. We also highlight the concepts of local governance, quality of life, and urban sustainability, in addition to the role of partnerships with civil society and the private sector in supporting development projects. The episode concludes by examining citizens' roles in developing their cities, drawing on the experiences of Arab cities, and arriving at a comprehensive vision for the future of Beirut over the coming years.
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H.E. Eng. Ibrahim Zeidan, Mayor of Beirut، H.E. Eng.
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