Activities of Roger Nasnas ESC Mandate (2000-2017)

History of economic and social activities of Roger Nasnas during his mandate as President of Economic and Social Council of Lebanon


  • 24 November 2016

    Visit to President Michel Aoun

    President Michel Aount has received the supreme Council of the Roman Catholic delegation led by the Minister Michel Pharaon, along with President of the Economic and Social Council Roger Nasnas, ministers and personalities from the community.

  • 24 November 2016

    Visit to Prime Minister Rafic El-Hariri

    Prime Minister Saad Hariri met Thursday afternoon in the center of Beirut, President of the Economic and social Council, Roger Nasnas, who gave him the book Emerging Lebanon, a study on the economic situation in the country, accompanied with the economists.

  • 21 November 2016

    Visit to Prime Minister Tammam Salam

    Prime Minister Tammam Salam, received at his residence in Musaytbeh President of the Economic Council - Social Roger Nasnas was the general situation and the work of the Economic and Social Council.

  • 8 November 2016

    Workshop - Working together at Usek University in Kaslik

    Keynote speaker at the workshop "Working together," organized by the Faculty of Business Administration and Commercial Sciences and the Office of Quality and institutional competence assurance in Spirit University Kaslik meeting - Tuesday, November 8 in the presence of the Vice President for Administrative Affairs father Talal Al-Hashem, and Vice President of the University academic Affairs Dr. George Ihchoca, and Vice President for Research Professor blessing Azouri, and Dean of the College organized by Professor Elie Assaf, with the participation of representatives of 40 institutions from various sectors and departments of the college presidents and professors.

  • 2 November 2016

    Meeting of The Federation of Lebanese Chambers in Lebanon

    Dialogue attended along Shabib and Shakir, head of economic bodies former minister Adnan Kassar, the former MP Salim Diab, head of the National Dialogue Party, Fouad Makhzoumi, heads of trade unions and associations and economic actors and business leaders.

  • 28 October 2016

    Lunch meeting with the experts of Emerging Lebanon

    It was appropriate to evaluate the book launch ceremony of the Grand Serail under the auspices and presence of Prime Minister Tammam Salam and the participation of ministers and officials of political, religious, economic, military, administrative and cultural events.

  • 24 October 2016

    Summit Euromed of Economic and Social Councils

    Roger Nasnas participated in the European summit - Mediterranean Economic and Social Councils. Nasnas called Economic and Social Councils and the Euro-Mediterranean solidarity to contribute to solving the problem of the displaced. He demanded economic and social councils Euro-Mediterranean jointly and severally in the difficult conditions that prevailed in the region and in particular to contribute to address the issue of displaced Syrians that Lebanon and Jordan cannot bear alone, wishing to end the state of war in Syria, so that those displaced Syrians return home.

  • 10 October 2016

    Launching of Emerging Lebanon 2016 at the Grand Serail

    Twenty-four authors contributed to this book. It is the result of a dialogue between public actors and engaged economists; just likewise any issue that ought to be debated by the plenary of the Economic and Social Council. The subject matter is the object of the Council, which is the social dialogue. Though the General assembly was absent for a time, the Council, through this work, fulfilled its duties at best by guiding the public authority towards a national consensus on economic and social matters.

  • 3 October 2016

    Commission dialogue chaired by the Minister Sejaan Azzi in the Economic and Social Council

    President of the Economic and Social Council Roger Nasnas said Monday participated in the October 3, at the meeting of sustainable dialogue committee headed by the Minister of Labour Sejaan Azzi and representatives of the three parties of production, state and economic bodies and the General Workers' Union, the Economic and Social Council headquarters in downtown Beirut.

  • 23 September 2016

    Inauguration of the new building of secondary school section in the Savior

    President of the Economic and Social Council participated in the inauguration of the new building of secondary Department ceremony in the Savior in Badaro district school under the auspices of Vice President Al Waleed Foundation for Humanity Minister Leila Solh Hamadeh. IDA has constructed and outfitted in the presence of Eminence Archbishop Cyril Salim Bustros and Minister Michel Pharaon and MP Serge Torsarkissian and director of the school, Father Antoine Nasr, a number of religious, civic, educational and security actors.

  • 6 September 2016

    13th Conference of Catholic Schools

    President of the Economic and Social Council participated in the XXIII Congress of Catholic Schools on Tuesday September 6. Was organized by the Episcopal Commission and the General Secretariat of Catholic Schools under the auspices of Cardinal Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, who said in his speech on the necessity of an integrated education is facing a culture of waste, in the presence of representatives from the educational and trade union associations and the military leadership

  • 3 August 2016

    Minister Sejaan Azzi meets with President of the Economic and Social Council Roger Nasnas

    Minister of Labour Sejaan Azzi , received the President of the Economic and Social Council, Roger Nasnas and discussed with him the book launch of the economic and social project . Minister Sejaan Azzi supports this project book and the Ministry of Labour put all its capabilities at the conference which will be held for this purpose next October .

  • 29 July 2016

    Launching of the Central Council of the International Federation of Arab Trade Unions

    President of the Economic and Social Council participated in the opening of the Central Council of the International Federation of Arab Trade Unions in its first regular session, on Thursday morning in July 28 in Beirut in the presence of the Minister of Labour Sejaan Azzi, Director-General of Social Security, Dr. Mohammed Karaki, head of the Central Council President of the Federation of Egyptian Workers and Member of the Board people Jebali Muhammad Maraghi...

  • 29 July 2016

    Participation of Roger Nasnas in the opening of the Forum Lebanese immigrants

    The President of the Economic and Social Council, Roger Nasnas, exposed the problems with the exodus of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees into Lebanon and Jordan

  • 19 July 2016

    Silver Jubilee of the Episcopal pastor of His Eminence Metropolitan Boulos

    President of the Economic and Social Council Roger Nasnas participated in the ceremony held by the Archdiocese of Beirut Maronite jubilee Episcopal Silver Prime bishops, Bishop Boulos Matar, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his ordination Episcopal

  • 30 May 2016

    Launching Ceremony of the Desalination center at the Islamic House for the elders

    Honoring the president of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon and head of the Beirut Chamber of Mount Lebanon Mohammad Choucair

  • 25 May 2016

    Honoring the president of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon

    Honoring the president of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon and head of the Beirut Chamber of Mount Lebanon Mohammad Choucair

  • 5 May 2016

    Work Labor day

    Labor Union celebrates workers in the presence of politicians, trade unionists, economists

  • 3 May 2016

    Visit of the Regional Director of the International Labour Organization for the Arab States

    Regional Director for the Arab States of the International Labour Organization, Dr. Ruba Jaradat, accompanied by regional chancellor for business owners to Oueijan and official unions Mustafa Said activities of the organization. After viewing Nasnas'economic and social status quo, and the importance of the role of the Economic and Social Council as a platform for dialogue.

  • 27 April 2016

    Meeting with Tunis Ambassador

    Nasnas meets Tunisian Ambassador in Lebanon : Research in bilateral relations and discussions about the Arab Economic and Social Councils

  • Arab Labour Conference
    12 April 2016

    Arab Labour Conference (Cairo)

    Nasnas in the meetings of the Arab Labour Conference in Cairo for civil society participation in the economic and social dialogue in order to develop the prosperity and the consolidation of safety in our communities

  • 10 March 2016

    Civil Campaign to fight Hunger

    Participation of ESC in the meeting organized by the wife of Prime Minister, Lama Salam at the Grand Serail, entitled "meal for hungry. Lama Salam launches a civil campaign to fight hunger, for the dissemination of the culture of not wasting food.

  • 10 March 2016

    Meeting with the WTO committee

    Hakim: We maintain what we have by insisting on protection Nasnas: We want to join a worldwide renowned organization, which will share with us its knowledge and experience.

  • 1 March 2016

    Meeting with UNDP - Syrian Refugees Crisis

    Nasnas receives Philippe Lazzarini, coordinator of United Nations activities and Resident Representative of the UNDP in Lebanon, at the head of a delegation from the program, which was presented to local and regional situation as well as the subject of Syrian refugees and how to support and assist Lebanon in this context.

  • 1 March 2016

    National Economy, Trade and Industry Committee

    Nasnas participated in the Committee on National Economy, Trade and Industry and the Parliamentary Planning , headed by MP Jean Oghassabian and the presence of deputies: Ali Bazzi, Henry Helou and Hagop Pakradounian.

  • 26 February 2016

    Meeting with Ivory Coast Ambassador

    ESC receives ambassador of Ivory Coast,Gilbert Douh and First Chancellor for investors in the embassy Antoinette Chukur. Existence of strong relations between the two countries. Lebanese community has played a leading role in terms of development plan of the Ivory Coast. He noted that the Ivory Economic Council has a solid relationship with his Lebanese counterpart.

  • 17 February 2016

    Visit to the Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian

    ESC receives ambassador of Ivory Coast,Gilbert Douh and First Chancellor for investors in the embassy Antoinette Chukur. Existence of strong relations between the two countries. Lebanese community has played a leading role in terms of development plan of the Ivory Coast. He noted that the Ivory Economic Council has a solid relationship with his Lebanese counterpart.

  • 17 February 2016

    Meeting with Arab Labor Organization : Unemployment crisis

    Roger Nasnas met with the Secretary General of the Arab Labor Organization, Fayez al Mtairi, about the unemployment crisis in the Arab world. Al-Mutairi: the creation of a fund supporting SMEs is one of the solutions to fight against unemployment.

  • 21 January 2016

    Visit of the delegation of the USJ Faculty of Economics Sciences Alumni

    headed by the Dean of the faculty Professor Joseph GEMAYEL, visited the President of the Economic and Social Council Roger Nasnas The delegation briefed Nasnas about the activities of the Alumni which was established a year ago. Professor GEMAYEL wished on Nasnas , who is a graduate from the faculty, to join the Board of Trustees of the Association.

  • 16 January 2016

    Annual dinner Ceremony of the Lebanese Industrials Association

    The annual dinner of the Association of Industrialists ceremony in Lebanon headed by Sheikh Fadi Gemayel in the presence of ministers: Industry Hajj Hassan, energy Artur Nazarian, Foreign Gebran Bassil, Economy and Trade Alain Hakim, work Sejaan Azzi, and former ministers representatives.

  • 15 January 2016

    Lunch in honor of the experts participating in the "Emerging Lebanon 2016”

    Lunch held by the President of the Economic & Social Council Roger Nasnas in honor of the experts participating in the "Emerging Lebanon 2016” ( Economic & Social Study)

  • 14 January 2016

    Reception of the Lebanese Syndicate of contractors for public works and construction

    Lebanese Syndicate of contractors for public works and construction on the occasion of the election of a new board under the chairmanship of Mr Maroun HELOU. attended by the representative of the Prime Minister Tamam Salam, Minister Ghazi Zeaiter, Ministers and political, economic and social figures.

  • 12 January 2016

    Lunch of the Economic and Social Council for Holidays celebration

    On the occasion of the holidays season, The President of the Economic and Social Council Mr. Roger Nasnas invited the staff of the council to a lunch in the presence of the council’s Director General Mr. Farouk Yaghi. After exchanging congratulations and wishes for the New Year, they all expressed their aspiration and hope that the new year would be the year of re-activation of the Council to play its role for the economic and social development.

  • 15 December 2015

    Lunch in Honor of President Adnane Kassar

    President Adnane Kassar, Honorary President of the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for Arab Countries, was honored at a lunch held at the Holiday Inn Dunes Hotel on december 15th by M. Michel Akl, president of the Association of Importers and Distributors and Suppliers for Agricultural Production in Lebanon, attended by political, economic and social figures

  • 30 November 2015

    Euromed Summit of ESCs 2015 (Brussels): Support Lebanon physically and morally

    They strongly urge the EU and its Member States to provide further political, financial and material support, as has been the case with Turkey, to other countries in its southern neighbourhood, especially Lebanon and Jordan, which are already hosting millions of refugees, which clearly exceeds their economic and social capacity to deal with such a crisis

  • 21 November 2015

    Launching the largest Lebanese flag in Beirut

    Launching the largest Lebanese flag in Beirut on the occasion of the flag national day, which was established at the initiative of Minister Boutros Harb.ched by Speaker of the House, the government's call to activate the Economic and Social Council to play a fundamental role in this national dialogue

  • 15 November 2015

    Meeting with Minister of Labour Sejaan Azzi

    We focused in the meeting on the following points: to appeal to the House of Representatives elected President of the Republic of Lebanon immediately reactivate the work of the government, and the success of the political dialogue launched by Speaker of the House, the government's call to activate the Economic and Social Council to play a fundamental role in this national dialogue

  • 7 November 2015

    Conference of the Mediterranean Institute - XI Edition (Marseille)

    Roger Nasnas Participated at the conference of the Mediterranean Institute (XI édition des Rendez-vous économiques de la Méditerranée), in Marseille and raised the question : How do we believe that social peace in the Mediterranean is possible with the problem of displaced Syrians ?

  • 5 November 2015

    Visit to Prime Minister Tammam Salam

    Prime Minister Tammam Salam congratulated Nasnas on his election as vice-president of the Arab Association of the ESCs, and wished him success in his new duties in addition to his duties as President of the Lebanese Economic and Social Council

  • 30 October 2015

    Election of Roger Nasnas as vice-president of the Arab Association of the ESCs (Algiers)

    Nasnas elected unanimously Vice-President of the Association of Arab Economic and Social Councils, in the meeting which was held in the city of Algiers, in the presence of Presidents & Members of the ESC of Jordan, Algeria, Palestine, Morocco, Mauritania, Lebanon and observers of Egypt, Yemen, Sudan. Roger Nasnas was accompanied by the Vice President of ESC Lebanon, Mr. Saad Eddin Hamidi Sakr .

  • 28 October 2015

    Launching of the Lebanese-Gulf-economic and social relations office

    Launching of the Lebanese-Gulf-economic and social relations office at the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon in Cairo with Mr. Jamal Srour, Egyptian Minister of Manpower and M. Fayez Moutairi, General Manager of the Arab Labour Organisation.

  • 23 October 2015

    Does The Climate Conference deliver on its promises?

    Co-organized by the Economic and Social Council and Environmental French, the European Economic and Social Committee, Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions of the states and governments of La Francophonie (UCESIF), the EU Economic and Social Councils of Africa ( UCESA) and the World Forum Lille Economy Manager, a symposium bringing together a large number of officials, economic and social councils networks, African, European and regional was held to bring together the various works on the subject and lead to high joint recommendations towards the negotiators.

  • 10 October 2015

    Meeting with Jamal Srour, Egyptian Minister of Manpower (Cairo)

    Meeting in Cairo with Mr. Jamal Srour, Egyptian Minister of Manpower and M. Fayez Moutairi, General Manager of the Arab Labour Organisation.

  • 10 October 2015

    Meeting held with the Union of health mutuals in Lebanon

    The Economic and Social Council is a necessity for dialogue within civil society

  • 18 September 2015

    General Assembly of AICESIS (Moscow)

    Upon the invitation of the President of the (AICESIS) Mr. Evgeny Velikhov , Roger Nasnas attended the General Assembly of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils (AICESIS), which was held in Moscow , at the premises of the Russian Federation’s Civic Chamber, presided by Mr. Alexander Barchelo. Among the main subject treated National human capital, new sources of national competitiveness,The role of ESCs and civil and social dialogue in the fight against corruption and economic crime and The role of ESCs and civil society organizations in the fight against poverty

  • 2 September 2015

    Economic and Social Vision

    We are preparing a draft economic and social vision that we will present to dialogue with the profile officials and civil society

  • 7 August 2015

    Meeting with Toufic Dabboussi

    Meeting with Toufic Dabboussi, President of the Chamber of commerce and Industry of Tripoli.

  • 13 July 2015

    Meeting with President of the European Economic and Social Council (Paris)

    Meeting in Paris with Henri Malosse President of the European Economic and Social Council. They discussed the follow-up of points raised during the passage of Malosse in Beirut, more precisely, the help of the European Union to Lebanon for the Syrian Refugees, as well as the Mediterranean ESC. Malosse informed Roger Nasnas, that he had spoken to Brussels as promised and that one of its priorities in the coming weeks would be the Mediterranean ESC.

  • 7 July 2015

    Launching of Postal stamps

    Launching of Postal stamps on behalf of the President Amine Al Hafez and his wife the Poet Leila Osseiran

  • 16 June 2015

    The role of ESCs in Cooperation and Development in the Mediterranean region

    Visit of Henri Malosse, President of the CESE to the Lebanese CES. Conference about The role of ESCs in Cooperation and Development in the Mediterranean region.

  • 15 June 2015

    The President of CESE Henri Malosse visits Prime Minister of Lebanon Tammam Salam

    The President of CESE Henri Malosse visits Prime Minister of Lebanon Tammam Salam

  • 15 June 2015

    Visit of Henri Malosse to the Refugiee Camp in Saida

    Henri Malosse, President of the European Economic and Social Council, visited the Refugee Camp in Saida, accompanied by Roger Nasnas.

  • 15 June 2015

    Visit of Henri Malosse to the CCIB

    Visit of Henri Malosse to the Chamber of Commerce of Industry and Agriculture of Beirut.Press Releases and Speeches can be found by clicking below.

  • 15 June 2015

    Visit of Henri Malosse to Nabih Berri

    Visit of Henri Malosse to Nabih Berri,Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament.Press Releases and Speeches can be found by clicking below.

  • 11 June 2015

    Lion's Conference at the Economic and Social Council

    Lion's Conference at the Economic and Social Council.Press release available below in Arabic

  • 9 June 2015

    Visit of Deputy ghassan Mokheiber and Libyan delegation to the ESC

    Nasnas discussed the importance of the role of the Economic and Social Council as an institution which includes all segments of civil society for economic and social dialogue.

  • 6 June 2015

    Conference with USJ Alumni

    Conference with USJ Alumni-Fund raising for University development.Speech is available below in French.

  • 26 mai 2015

    Visit of the Arab Labour organisation's new General Manager to the ESC

    Nasnas welcomed the new Director General of the Arab Labor Organization and stand next to him in his new mission, especially that we are counting on the Director-General of the Arab Labor Organization in economic and social responsibilities, especially in light of the economic and social conditions in the Arab countries that require the concerted efforts of civil society.Here comes the Rabat Declaration which created the Association of Arab economic councils, which will be the center of the exchange of experiences and economic and social studies to reduce unemployment and create sustainable development and social peace

  • 23 mai 2015

    Lunch of the President of the Mount Lebanon Traders association

    Lunch of the President of the Mount Lebanon Traders association, Sheikh Nassib El Jamil , in honour of President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon, Mr. Mohammed Choucair.

  • 12 mai 2015

    Launching of Commission Mercosur

    Minister of Economy and Trade, Alain Hakim, launched the Commission «Mercosur» : There are many Opportunities for enhancing trade expansion between Lebanon and the Mercosur countries.

  • 8 may 2015

    Invitation of the ambassador Angelina Eichorst

    Invitation of the ambassador Angelina Eichorst- Head of the delegation of the European Union to Lebanon at the opening ceremony of the EU-Lebanon Cooperation Day

  • 1 may 2015

    On the occasion of Labor Day

    Press release in arabic below.

  • 29 April 2015

    Cooperation Agreement - Economic relations between Lebanon and Russia

    Abramov: ready to cooperate in the sectors of oil, banking and health Prime Minister Tammam Salam received yesterday President of the Russian side in the Russian - Lebanese Intergovernmental Committee for the development of trade and economy, Alexei Abramov at the head of a Russian economic delegation, accompanied by Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Saspkin.

  • 19 April 2015

    Arab League Work Association

    Participation of the President of the ESC, Roger Nasnas, to a meeting of the Arab League Work Association, under the patronage of His Highness Salem al-Sabbah Sabbah.

  • 7 April 2015

    Euro-Mediterranean Economic and Social Councils

    Participation in Marseille's meetings of Presidents of Euro-Mediterranean Economic and Social Councils, following the invitation of the President of the European Economic and Social Council, Henry Mallos.

  • 30 March 2015

    Lunch of economic organizations and Traders Association of Beirut

    Lunch of economic organizations and Traders Association of Beirut, in honour of Nicolas Chammas, President of the traders Beirut, at the occasion of his election as President of International MIT Alumni for 2016-2017.

  • 18 March 2015

    Launch of The Arab Economic and Social Council (Morocco)

    The Arab Economic and Social Council (CESE), launched its association from Morocco. Nasnas believes that this association, comes at times where there is a need for urgent social dialogue, to achieve balanced economic and social development.

  • 6 March 2015

    Legislative reforms to eliminate gender discrimination

    The National Commission for Lebanese Women (CNFL) (official institution of the rights of women in Lebanon), the Institute of Women's Studies in the Arab world and the American University (LAU), invited the President to a meeting on legislative reforms to eliminate any discrimination in the field of genders.

  • 18 February 2015

    Visit of Japan Ambassador, Seiichi Otswka to the Lebanese ESC

    presence of the Director General of the Council, Mr. Farouk Yaghi, Discussions around the culture of the Economic Council, which is based on the principle of scientific and practical dialogue between the segments of the society and the state, and contribute to the economic and social policy-making.

  • 25 January 2015

    Monitoring Committee of Arab CES

    Meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the establishment of Arab CES, held at the headquarters of the Lebanese ESC in Beirut. This meeting regrouped, the General Manager of the Arab Labour Organisation, Ahmed Luqman, The President of the Lebanese ESC Roger Nasnas and the Secretary General of the Jordanian Economic and Social Council, Mazen Aoude. A meeting would help to develop a draft for the creation of the Association.

  • 17 January 2015

    Visit to Henri Malosse, President of the EESC (Paris)

    EESC and the Union for the meditarenee (UPM ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the week to strengthen their cooperation in order to involve civil society in the elaboration of their common strategies at the Mediterranean basin. The President of the Economic and Social Council in Lebanon, Roger Nasnas, which promotes the creation of a similar body in mediteranneen level traveled to Brussels on the sidelines of the signing of the agreement to meet with the President of the EESC, Henri Malosse.

  • 16 December 2014

    Crossroads of Economic Councils (Egypt)

    Arab Economic and Social Councils decided on the 28th of december, after a week in Sharm el-Sheikh to meet late January in Beirut to finalize the project to create an association of . This project should be discussed and approved at the end of the first quarter of next year in Rabat. According to the president of the Lebanese Economic and Social Council , Roger Nasnas , this new grouping is important to " promote economic and social dialogue between different countries and promote the exchange of experience and information

  • 28 November 2014

    Euromed - Meeting between European and Mediterranean ESC (Cyprus)

    Nasnas for a closer collaboration between the EU and Mediterranean countries. Speaking during the Euromed Summit, bringing together the Economic and Social Councils (ESC) in Europe and the Mediterranean, the president of the Lebanese Economic and Social Council, called for the consolidation of relations between the European Union ( EU) and the countries of the southern shore of the Mediterranean

  • 7 November 2014

    Visit to the Prime Minister Tamam Salam

    Visit to the Prime Minister Tamam Salam - Beirut, Lebanon - Press releases available below (Ar).

  • 9 October 2014

    Visit of UPM (l'Union pour la Méditerranée) to Lebanese ESC.

    Visit of the Secretary General of the UMP (Union for the Mediterranean) at Lebanese ESC. Nasnas for a strengthening of cooperation in Mediterranean countries. Press releases are available below

  • 28 September 2014

    Visit of Marylise Lebranchu

    Visit of Marylise Lebranchu, Minister of Decentralization and Public Service of the French Republic, At the Institute of Finance Basil Fuleihan - Lebanon

  • 24 September 2014

    Arab Work Conference (Cairo)

    On the sidelines of the Arab Labour Conference held in Cairo: it was decided to form a preparatory committee to prepare a draft work for the Creation of the Association of Arab Economic and Social Councils. The preparatory committee would be composed of economic and social councils in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Mauritania and Palestine. Its task would be to prepare a working draft of the Association of Economic and Social Councils in Sharm El Sheikh and Lebanon, and help in the creation of ESCs in countries that do not. In addition, its role would be to support existing advice and prepare a work plan of the association. It was agreed to even hold a symposium in November 2015 to prepare the founding session of the Association

  • 1 September 2014

    Arab Association for Social Security

    Speech at a workshop organized by the Arab Association for Social Security , around the theme "Modernization of management methods " of this institution. No prosperity without social development and Social Security.

  • 1 September 2014

    Visit to the Order of Reporters

    While emphasizing the role of the media in highlighting social problems, Nasnas estimated that the revitalization of the Economic and Social Council is important in these times of crisis and could facilitate the conclusion of agreements between the social partners, including the government, trade unions and economic bodies. Nasnas, who is a strong supporter of civil society, said it is necessary to allow the company to fulfill its role, while, for now, it is often marginalized by the political class.

  • 20 August 2014

    Visit to the Order of Reporters

    Update on the role of ESCs worldwide as well as that of the Lebanese Council in particular. The President of the Economic and Social Council (CES), Roger Nasnas, yesterday received a delegation of the Association of Economic Journalists. This meeting saw Mr. Nasnas including an update on the role of ESCs worldwide as well as that of the Lebanese Council in particular

  • 30 June 2014

    Participation in the International Conference on migration (Athens)

    Held in the emblematic hall of the Acropolis Museum, in Athens. Host countries lament the influx of immigrants in times of unemployment.The situation in emigration is even worse. Young people leaving the country in droves sell off a significant investment in human resources, and significantly reduce the ability of the country to emerge. This is a major reason for the accentuation of the gap between the North and the South, despite massive aid from Europe for the Barcelona Process in 1995.

  • 24 Mai 2014

    2nd Arab Forum for Development and Employment (Riyad)

    Nasnas expressed the hope that the Arab League welcomed in the Arab Economic and Social Council a representative of each CES within a member country to consolidate democracy and development in the Arab world. During the conference, Nasnas met while Vice President of the ESC. Mr. Saad hamide Sacre labor ministers and heads of delegations of participating countries.The final declaration of Riad was to include a resolution on "supporting the establishment and / or revitalization of CES in Arab Countries

  • 24 February 2014

    Visit to the President of CES Brussels. Malosse to Nasnas

    Visit to the President of CES Brussels. Malosse to Nasnas : "We support the ESCs of the region"

  • 11 November 2013

    Euro-Mediterranean Summit (Barcelona)

    During the presidency of the first session of the Euro-Mediterranean Summit in Barcelona Nasnas : Projects undertaken by the Union for the Mediterranean should strengthen infrastructure and ensure inclusive development

  • 8 April 2012

    The 39th session of the Conference of the Arab Labour Organisation (Cairo)

    Heavy responsibilities awaiting us and are increased tenfold as a result of multiple successive upheavals at local and international level. These factors show that the state is no longer able to meet alone all the needs of society and the people. It would then pave the way for cooperation in each country between the public and private sectors and civil society to launch the balanced and comprehensive development process. Hence the role of the Economic and Social Council.

  • 11 November 2011

    Euromed Summit of Ecosoc Councils and Similar Institutions (Istanbul)

    The subject in the agenda: the Small and Medium Enterprises, holds the economic priority of all countries in the region, especially in this time of crisis and underemployment. Indeed the SMEs is the most appropriate solution to the problem of unemployment, endemic plague of countries south of the Mediterranean.

  • 22 July 2011

    General Assembly of AICESIS (Italy)

    The conference will discuss during these meetings the role of economic and social councils in the development of good governance rules on issues of economic and social order, and strengthening of cooperation between the Councils worldwide.

  • 8 July 2011

    Meeting with Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

    Meeting with Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

  • 13 December 2010

    Visit of Ambassador Maura Connelly to the Lebanese ESC

    Visit of Ambassador Maura Connelly to the Lebanese Economic and Social Council.

  • 10 November 2010

    The Union for the Mediterranean - Debates on recent developments

    Speeches are available below.

  • 6 September 2010

    Forum of the XXI Century (China)

    Lebanon has long awaited before the establishment of the Economic and Social Council, despite the claims of civil society. It took some time even after the political decision of its establishment. At the end of the mandate of the General Assembly, the government has not appointed a new committee, and the Board has continued to work with the full support of civil society and the active support of international bodies.

  • 6 July 2010

    AICESIS Meetings (New York)

    Lebanon has long awaited before the establishment of the Economic and Social Council, despite the claims of civil society. It took some time even after the political decision of its establishment. At the end of the mandate of the General Assembly, the government has not appointed a new committee, and the Board has continued to work with the full support of civil society and the active support of international bodies.

  • 6 July 2010

    Visit of Chinese Ambassador to the Lebanese ESC

    Nasnas receives an invitation to the conference of the 21st century in Beijing in September 2010 and is involved in "Social Dialogue and the role of Economic and Social Councils in Asia"

  • 18 October 2009

    Euromed Summit in Alexandria

    Euromed Summit in Alexandria, Egypt.Speech available below in French

  • 9 July 2009

    AICESIS Conference : Fight against inequality (Budapest)

    The economic and social situation in the world is critical. Can be even more socially and economically. Massive stimulus measures taken by the most advanced states manage more or less to stabilize the economy. If social problem is not alleviated, especially in third world level, it should not be a genius to predict an upsurge in unrest, especially on the security front.

  • 20 June 2009

    Final Conference of the tresmed III project

    Final Conference of the tresmed III project

  • 13 March 2009

    Lebanon Capital Market Day - New York.

    Lebanon Capital Market Day - New York.

  • 1 March 2009

    Visit of President Michel Sleiman to the Economic and Social Council (Paris)

    After the visit of HE the President of the Republic General Michel Sleiman, at the headquarters of the French Economic and Social Council in Paris, Wednesday, March 18, where he was welcomed by the President of the Economic and Social Council French Mr. Jacques Dermagne and leaders of the French ESC, attended by the President of the Lebanese Council Roger Nasnas

  • 26 March 2007

    Lunch of President Adnane Kassar

    At the occasion of the launch of the Book "Emerging Lebanon".

  • 15 June 2006

    Coding School - Students Graduation Ceremony - USJ

    Coding School - Students Graduation Ceremony - USJ

  • 24 March 2006

    Lunch with President of CCIB

    Lunch with President of CCIB (Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Beirut)

  • 2005

    Visit of the French Ambassador Bernard Émié

    Visit of the French Ambassador Bernard Émié to the Lebanese ESC.

  • 2005

    Visit of the British Chargé d’Affaires

    Visit of the British Chargé d’Affaires to the Economic and Social Council of Lebanon.

  • 2005

    Visit of the French Ambassador Bernard Émié

    Visit of the French Ambassador Bernard Émié to the Lebanese ESC.

  • 27 September 2005

    Enabling Environment for SMEs in Lebanon

    Conference held at the Lebanese ESC
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  • 14 October 2004

    Launching the Program of Solid Waste Management

    Ceremony of Launching the Program of Solid Waste Management on the Tripoli shores adjacent to the Palm Islands reserve More photos


  • 11 October 2004

    Visit to the ESC of US Ambassador

    Visit of the US Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman to the ESC.International workshop on the World Trade Organisation
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  • 18 August 2004

    Visit to the Lebanese ESC

    Visit of Swedish Economic Delegation
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  • 28 June 2004

    Lecture at the ESC

    Financing of SME's in an international global economy
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  • 28 June 2004

    Egyptian Businessmen Association

    Consultative Meeting on Trade relations between Lebanon and Egypt.
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  • 28 June 2004

    Training Program at the Lebanese ESC

    The Francophone Training program on International Trade and Enterprise Development
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  • 11 May 2004

    Conference at the ESC

    Conference on the right to retirement
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  • 11 May 2004

    Seminar at the ESC

    Seminar on the Quality Series in Lebanon in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy
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  • 3 May 2004

    Intellectual Property Week

    Protection of the Intellectual Property Week, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy
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  • 20 March 2004

    Forum in Aley

    Symposium with the Cultural and Economic Intellectual Forum in Aley
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  • 20 February 2004

    Visit of the Arab Fund

    Visit of the delegation of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development
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  • 20 February 2004

    Visit to the ESC

    Visit of the Minister Karim Baqradouni to the ESC
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  • 17 February 2004

    Tourism Experts Training

    Closing ceremony of the Tourism experts training
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  • 11 February 2004

    Visit of the Cultural Economic Forum Delegation

    Visit of the Cultural Economic Forum Delegation
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  • 8 Janvier 2004

    Visit to the ESC

    Visit of the Vice General Secretary of the Arab League, Mr. Noureddine Hashad to the ESC
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  • 2 Octobre 2003

    Visit to the ESC

    Visit of the delegation of the European Union Economic and Social Committee
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  • 30 September 2003

    Launching Report

    Launching report of a series of discussions on the Arab Human Development Report-Lebanese Analysis
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  • 7 August 2003

    Visit to ESC

    Visit of Prime Minister Rafic Hariri
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  • 24 May 2003

    Meetings at ESC

    Meeting of the Arab Experts – Ministry of Economy
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  • 31 December 2002

    Meetings at ESC

    General Assembly Meeting
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  • 23 December 2002

    Visit to the ESC

    Visit of the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Economic and Social Council
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  • 20 December 2002

    Workshop at ESC

    Closing of the Workshop of the Arab Human Development
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  • 16 December 2002

    Meetings at ESC

    EuroMed - WTO Meeting
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  • 12 December 2002

    Press Club Lebanon

    Press Club Lebanon
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  • 11 December 2002

    Forum at ESC

    Agricultural & Higher Education Forums
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  • 3 December 2002

    General Assembly Meeting

    General Assembly Meeting
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  • 3 December 2002

    Iftar of ESC at Karam Restaurant

    Iftar of ESC at Karam Restaurant
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  • 28 November 2002

    Workshop at ESC

    Workshop under the management of Minister Bassel Fleihan entitled Productive Clusters, A national Initiative

  • 27 November 2002

    Visit to ESC

    Visit of Australian Ambassador to the Lebanese ESC

  • 27 November 2002

    Workshop at ESC

    Fourth workshop entitled Knowledge, under the direction of MP. Bahiya Hariri
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  • 13 November 2002

    Workshop on Freedom

    Third workshop on “Freedoms”- Lebanese parliament
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  • 31 October 2002

    ESC Meetings

    Meeting of the Arabic Economic and Social Councils
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  • 29 October 2002

    ESC Meetings

    Meeting of the Social Affairs Committee of guarantors

  • 24 October 2002

    Visit to ESC

    Visit of the Ambassador of the People Republic of China
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  • 16 October 2002

    Visit to ESC

    Visit of the Amid Carlos Edde

  • 9 October 2002

    Meetings at ESC

    Meeting with the Minister of Labor, Ali Qanso
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  • 9 October 2002

    Visit to the Press Federation

    Delegation of the ESC visiting the Head of the Press Federation Mohammad Baalbaki
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  • 9 October 2002

    Meetings at ESC

    Meeting with the Agriculture Research Institute

  • 4 October 2002

    Meetings at ESC

    Meeting of the World Trade Organization

  • 4 October 2002

    Meetings at ESC

    Meeting with the representative of the General Secretary of the Arab League, Ambassador Ahmad Adel
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  • 30 September 2002

    Meetings at ESC

    Meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Ali Abdallah
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  • 24 September 2002

    Workshops at ESC

    Workshop on the Human Development with the Minister of Social Affairs, Dr. Assaad DIAB
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  • 23 September 2002

    Committee Meeting

    Meeting of the Human Development Committee
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  • 18 September 2002

    Conference

    Conference of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) at the Rotana Hotel
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  • 16 September 2002

    RDCL visits ESC

    Businessmen Association (RDCL) honoring the President of the Economic and Social Council, Roger Nasnas
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  • 12 September 2002

    Visit to the ESC

    Visit of the Minister of Tourism Karam Karam
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  • 3 September 2002

    Visit to the ESC

    Visit of the Dutch Ambassador Jean Piet de Zwaan
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  • 27 August 2002

    Opening Ceremony ESC

    Opening ceremony in honor of President Emile Lahoud
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  • 18 July 2002

    Committee Meeting at ESC

    Meeting of the Tourism, Environment and Transport Committees

  • 11 July 2002

    Economic Affairs Committee

    Meeting of the Economic Affairs Committee in the presence of Fady Abboud, Nadim Assi and Ghassan Ghosn
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  • 13 June 2002

    Economic Affairs Committee

    Meeting of the Economic Affairs Committee with Dr. Ghazi Youssef
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  • 2 June 2002

    Economic Affairs Committee

    Meeting of the Economic Affairs Committee with the experts
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  • 25 April 2002

    General Assembly Meeting

    General Assembly Meeting held at ESC

  • March 2002

    Visit to the ESC (Algeria)

    Visit to the CES of Algeria

  • 12 February 2002

    Visit to the Lebanese university

    Visit to the Lebanese university Full-Time Professors Association
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  • 22 January 2002

    Delegation of the Lebanese ESC at the Chamber of Commerce

    Delegation of the Lebanese ESC at the Chamber of Commerce
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  • 21 November 2001

    Visit to the ESC

    Visit of Mr. Jean Michel Servet, Director of operations at the Regional office for Arab Countries- World Trade Organization (WTO)
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  • 21 November 2001

    Visit to the ESC

    Visit of the Representative of the FAO, Noureddine Qadra

  • 29 October 2001

    General Assembly Meeting

    General Assembly Meeting at the Gefinor-Rotana Hotel
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  • 9 October 2001

    Economic Affairs Committee

    Seminar of the Economic Affairs Committee in Beirut, Rotana Hotel
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  • 7 September 2001

    Visit of the Fench ESC

    Visit of French CES President, Jacques Dermagne, to the three Lebanese Presidents
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  • 2 November 2000

    Euromed Summit (Naples)

    Participation in the Summit of the CES-Euro-Med, Naples

  • 2 May 2000

    Visit to the Brussels European Committee (Brussels)

    Visit to the Brussels European Committee

  • 4 May 2000

    Visit to the the Fench ESC (Paris)

    Visit to the French Economic and Social Council in Paris
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  • 7 March 2000

    Visit to the Prime Minister

    Visit to the Prime Minister Selim Hoss

  • 12 February 2000

    Election of Roger Nasnas as President of the Economic & Social Council

    Election of Roger Nasnas as President of the Economic & Social Council In 12 February 2000, Roger Nasnas was designated as one of the state representatives at the first general assembly of the Economical and Social Council where he was elected on 12th February , for three years , as president founder. Currently he is still assuming the function of President of the Economic & Social Council. His activities are limited in expediting current affairs awaiting the designation of the general assembly members . The CES was agreed to be established in the Taef National Agreement.