1. Lebanon 4 millions inhabitants, 17 confessions; 10,500 KM2; City of contrasts Intercultural 17 sects Political unrest Private Sector eager to win Western style Oriental way

2. Lebanon Literacy high; higher education booming (42 universities !!!!) English French Arabic Many languages are used for teaching

3. Lebanon Liberal economy based on services Tourism Health care Education Based also on light industry

4. Lebanon The National Council for Scientific Research with financial support of UNESCO Has developed in 2006 SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION POLICY (STIP)

5. Saint-Joseph University Private Lebanese university Lebanon founded in 1875 member of: Association of Arab Universities International Association of Universities Association of French speaking universities (AUPELF) Euro-Med Virtual University (Tethys) and many more Linked to more than hundred universities -- Arab, European, north american 4 campus 12 faculties 22 institutes 1,800 professors more than11,000 students. Web site: http://www.usj.edu.lbhttp://www.usj.edu.lb Our challenge : Excellence Close to the city (Berythec 1 et 2) focus on research (pole Technologique Santé) All disciplines are covered 3 regional centres On line education L. L. L

6. Business & management faculty: focusing on innovation 1- Licence program (180 ECTS) 2- Master Program (120 ECTS) Research Professional Finance management marketing distribution E-services (online) Management of financial assets entrepreneurship banking Accounting, audit and control 3- MBA program Web site: http://www,fgm.usj.edu.lb Doctorate program with Dauphine - France projects 1- CSR 2- Knowledge mgt 3- Inter culturally 4-inter disciplinary

7. Thank You for your Attention Hoping a fruitful Kick off of our UNCHAIN – UNIDO – TEMPUS Program