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Uniting Cultures

The Day of the Mediterranean

Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue 

FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES

Mediterranean Youth in Action

ALForum

Young Professionals

INSPIRING KNOWLEDGE

ALF Policy Debates & ALF Outreach Dialogues

Intercultural Dialogue Resources Centre

DRIVING ACTION

Network Engagement Scheme

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Challenging Inequalities 

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Youth Economic Forum (YEF)

National Network

Lebanon

Address

Badaro, Boulevard Sami Solh, Al Labban Bldg., 6th floor Beirut 1102 Lebanon

Country

Lebanon

City

Beirut

Street address 2

Badaro, Boulevard Sami Solh, Al Labban Bldg., 6th floor

Telephone

+961-1-396061

E-Mail

karim.elmufti@gmail.com

Year of Establishment

2007

Contact Person1

Mr. Karim El Mufti

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Others

General Information

Youth Economic Forum has an elected steering Committee of 5 members (president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and accountant). Currently the staff members are 4 (program coordinator, program assistant, policy researcher and communication officer). The Youth Economic Forum has members, interns and volunteers.

Mission and Objectives

• Act as a platform for economic dialogue among youth, policymakers and experts from various backgrounds (political and nonpolitical) • Raise recommendations and suggestions to the pertinent policymakers and stakeholders • Empower forum members through knowledge sharing in a relation to policy processes related to public finance , public budgeting and socio-economic issues • Facilitate access to forum members to government training , conferences and research opportunities • Facilitate access to public sector activities and relevant information • Raise awareness of youth on the economic policymaking process and pertinent economic policy issues

Main Projects / Activities

• Organize economic roundtables among youth, policymakers and experts from various backgrounds (political and nonpolitical). • Hold regular brainstorming and consultation sessions with relevant policymakers • Issue policy briefs and policy initiatives • Train and coach youth groups to policy design and policymaking mechanisms.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

After 5 years of successful development of its mandate and mission, the YEF wishes to widen the framework of its focus, from Lebanon to other Mediterranean countries, through partnerships and contacts with relevant organizations and youth clubs, which mandate and aims are close to that of the YEF. How can you contribute to the Network in your country? The YEF is an established NGO specialized in debating socioeconomic issues and in transmitting the complex notion of public policies to youth groups, students and young professionals. Acting as a platform of dialogue, debate and research, the YEF can offer a perfect stage for the members of the network to gather and carry out interesting exchanges and discussions.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

After 5 years of successful development of its mandate and mission, the YEF wishes to widen the framework of its focus, from Lebanon to other Mediterranean countries, through partnerships and contacts with relevant organizations and youth clubs, which mandate and aims are close to that of the YEF.