I have read this article with cautious and i was not happy of the approaches being written due i guess to lack of real understanding of current environmental issues we are facing. The problem of pollution will not be tackled only through fundings bec most of the money used is not appropriately used and if ever used we seek the traditional methods the old fashion way. We need to look at alternatives , less costs , better and more sustainable output. Waste problems are derived from mass consumerism and lack of understanding of what our lives should mean to us as far as human values and choices we should take in life. Building waste water treatment is needed but what is more needed is eduation and awereness and return to ethics and values. We can keep dumping money on projects but who would assure me that our resources are being well taken care of and not depleted in a fast way? Where is the concept of sustainibility?

I was discussing that matter with friends just a couple of days ago !! about the effect of the psychological state of a person on his production and success.... it all started when I was reading a book for john gray named "how to get what you want and want what you have" and my eyes fell on this phrase "if you want to be a successful person then you need to be connected to your inside, you need to have inner peace with yourself".the problem is that in our oriental community it's not common to consult a psychiatrist and some people consider it a shame!

In Lebanon everything is related to politics.... Wine and baking sector seems the only ones resilient to the political situation fluctuations.... however a governmental support is still needed in order to make from Wine industry a strong one Wine can transcend frontiers, borders and even cultural or religious gaps...

He delivered me his usual suspicious look and said; "I believe that what the Europeans do to the poor and developing countries such as Egypt is no more than charity and this helps the taste of bitterness lasts in my throat …Don't you agree with me, Man? " " Well, Why don't we name things their suitable names ?....Let's call it "Responsibility" This union felt that because of being one of the leaders forced it to carry a massive responsibility towards the others especially its neighbours so the Europeans decided to give us a hand for the benefit of everyone." brothers in humanity"

"Qudurat" Project seems to be so effective, therefore as a former University of Jordan student i wish "Qudurat" team can implement its program in University of Jordan where it is a huge challenge because it’s the largest university in Jordan, it contains more than 40,000 student. I think if this programme succeeded, "Qudurat" would find it easier to participate in the rest of the universities.

European countries in general have the needed requirements to lead the renewable energy industry in the world , technically and financially . Palestine , on the other side , is a very good place for the EU to develop these sources . First of all , it depends almost totally on the power supply from the power generation facilities in Israel ,which of course involves politics . Second, the demand for energy in the Palestinian territories is large and increasing rapidly. Last and not least , the Palestinian National Authority is not in a financial situation that allows it to develop these "Green" sources

This program to fight school drops is very good but insufficient. My wife & sister are teachers at public schools & inform me about the situation. Most of the reasons are obvious but the tools to fight are still not enough. One suggestion is creating incentives for the youngsters to keep on . For example, every school should include in each of its students file his/her major interests and supports in growing it through external clubs supported by EU while those who are outstanding will be granted free College learnings and may have the opportunity to join European establishments, clubs, companies, etc... in coordination with a program sponsored by the EU. European clubs, establishments, corporations, etc, can sponsor selected schools. The benefit will be both ways, creating the incentive and fetching talents...

Well this reminds of Lebanon.... When students were all united and used to protest against a common cause and now that peace is reigning in lebanon.... they are at odds against each other and revolve to violence in dealing with each other especially during student bureaus election times Sometimes governments could use this issue as to divert attention from political matters.

During the last decade, microfinance has risen as an integral part in any country's aim for economic growth and prosperity, but such topic has two faces: a bright one bringing sustainable growth, and a darker face especially when it comes to high levels of risk encountered in third world countries.

I was delighted to learn that the Syrian Government is providing shelter and support for victims of human trafficking while enacting legislative and legal measures to combat the problem, particularly as this applies to women and children. I applaud the European Union for supporting the Government of Syria in caring for the millions of Iraqi refugees, as well as designating specific funding for the critical issue of human trafficking. I am a new reader of Eurojar, and grateful for the opportunity to learn so much about the programs, projects and activities within the Arab world.