100% Liban and the certified business coach Lynda Achkouty Mouawad organized a round table under the title :
“THE CHALLENGES & SUCCESS STORIES OF YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR” , which aims to foster innovation among Lebanese youth by creating a space for discussion on the key success factors for entrepreneurs .
This round table brought together members of 100% Liban, young entrepreneurs, economists ,industrials ,doctors and university students.
Achkouty, who moderated the round table, pointed out the importance of the role of youth in creating opportunities to stay in the country. The economist Dr. Wissam Fahed participated in the discussion, advised emerging entrepreneurs and youth to focus on planning and developing their skills to bring their innovation to the world.
the 4 main entrepreneurs spoke about their experiences, their ideas, their successes and above all their determination to continue despite the challenges, alternately:
-Architect Martine Zaarour, founder of the start-up “Jar Thuraya” for the sale of traditional Lebanese products (mouneh).
-Antonella Maroun, founder of “Draj el Baydar”, a restaurant and lodging house under construction. Through this project, Maroun has established a communication network between housewives and farmers in the region.
– Margot Wehbe, founder of Uwyta for recycling.
– Engineer Mustafa Ajami, founder of Biofertile, which meets the needs of farmers for rich fertilizers.
The discussion presented many ideas how to face challenges, the most prominent points are as follows:
– Work as integrated groups because cooperation and integration may give better results.
– Create opportunities and not give in to despair and emigration.
.-The role of the private sector in supporting youth.
100% Liban created a space for dialogue and discussion in its headquarters for the concerned parties trough a following up committee in order to come up with suggestions and perceptions that support the Lebanese youth executing their plans.