SALAR 2018: Local governance and basic services in Syrias neighbouring countries

The intervention aims at enhanced policy framework, improved dialogue, and strategic capacity for sustainable and resilient local governance in Turkey and in Lebanon in communities specially affected by the Syrian crisis. The project has a planned implementation period of 28 months from September 2018 to end of December 2020 as this is the endpoint for the Sweden's Regional Strategy for the Syria Crisis strategy. This strategy was extended to 2023 and the end of the implementation period of the project was amended to 29 April 2022. It is especially in the first strategic activity area where RESLOG belongs. It reads: Strengthened resilience, human security and freedom from violence, with a focus on livelihood opportunities, increased access to public services and reduced gender-based violence.  The global objective of the project is: Sustainable and resilient local governance systems in Lebanon and Turkey, which are peaceful, inclusive, and provide equal and effective services to people. Specific goal in Turkey Enhanced policy framework, improved dialogue, and strategic capacity for sustainable and resilient local governance in Turkey. Specific goal in Lebanon: Strengthened municipal governance, service provision, and area-based coordination in the Akkar governorate. Specific geographical focus areas:  In Lebanon, RESLOG will be implemented in the Akkar governorate in the north of the country and in Turkey the project will work in two distinct geographical areas demarcated through the Regional Unions of Municipalities of Marmara and Çukurova, both with significant numbers of Syrians refugees.