Socio-Economic Development

The Socio-Economic Development Program constitutes the Hariri Foundation’ channel of interventions aimed at promoting social resilience and innovation. The foundation undertakes comprehensive analyses of socio-economic conditions to identify potential areas of intervention. It studies local economies, household vulnerability, and the barriers to economic empowerment for women, youth, and children. This research guides the development of targeted social and economic strategies.

The Hariri Foundation engages in a set of assistance services such as providing direct support to vulnerable households in forms of cash-transfers, educational scholarships, and health subsidies. Program activities extend to encouraging entrepreneurship, incubating, coaching, and often financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The foundation strives to support local economies across a variety of traditional industries and in line with global best practices.

The foundation promotes economic empowerment and social resilience through participatory activities, highlighting the importance of inclusive growth and development. By showcasing successful economic models and entrepreneurial ventures, the program nudges individuals and communities towards social innovation and sustainable economic practices.