Economic and Social Council

Long-lasting Peace and Justice in the Middle East…

Long-lasting Peace and Justice in the Middle East- SDG Media Zone at the 2021 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF 2021)
Categories
Meetings & Events / Economic and Social Council / Substantive Sessions / 2021 Session
Production Date
Video Length
00:21:54
Asset Language
English
Original
Subject Topical
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Geographic Subject
LEBANON
Summary
Nearly one year after the blast, experts from the United Nations and the World Bank discuss the prospects for peace and justice in the country.
Description
The 2020 devastating explosion in Beirut killed more than 200 people, injuring over 6,000 others, and leaving many more homeless. Moreover, Lebanon saw up to $4.5 billion in damages. Nearly one year after the blast, experts from the United Nations and the World Bank discuss the prospects for peace and justice in the country.   Interviewer:
  • Nadim Ladki, Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Star Lebanon | @nadimladki @dailystarle
  Guests:
  • Joanna Wronecka, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon | @UNSCOL @JWronecka
  • Saroj Kumar Jha, Regional Director of the Mashreq Department, World Bank Group | @SarojJha001 @worldbank

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