Empowering Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises in Rural Areas Across Lebanon

ARYAF is a program that aims to substantially build and improve the capacity of MSMEs operating in rural areas, contributing to job creation and promoting sustainable economic development.

About the program

Supporting sixty MSMEs operating in food, local hospitality, and tourism within Bekaa and Mount Lebanon

ARYAF serves Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises operating in food processing, local hospitality, tourism, the restaurant industry, eco-tourism, and agri-tourism within Bekaa and Mount Lebanon.

The program aims to empower sixty MSMEs to increase their sales volume, implement a business continuity plan, and provide training to their staff, including youth, women, and disabled individuals.

The program is funded by The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), in partnership with Berytech, within the framework of Strengthening Agriculture, Local Communities and Small and Medium Enterprises project (ACE).

60 MSMEs

to be selected

Up to €420K

total in-kind grants

Tailored Support

for growth & expansion

The program's scope

Providing business support, technical assistance, financial grants, and growth opportunities

 Identifying challenges and opportunities for MSMEs in Bekaa and South Mount Lebanon
Conducting needs assessment and collecting baseline data to provide targeted support
Preparing a business continuity plan and designing a transformation journey for each enterprise
Implementing the transformation journey through business support and technical assistance
Conducting networking and matchmaking events for business growth opportunities
Offering up to €14,000 in-kind financial grants for each enterprise

ARYAF aims to empower MSMEs through targeted support and inclusivity.

The program's target numbers

MSMEs to benefit

led by women

employing people with diabilities

MSMEs to increase sales

MSMEs to get export training

jobs to be created

Donor & Partner

ARYAF is funded by The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in partnership with Berytech within the framework of the project Strengthening Agriculture, Local Communities, and Small and Medium Enterprises (ACE).