Memorandum of Understanding between Lebanon and the United States Agency for International Development ratified by Decree No. 819 of 10 October 2007.

This Memorandum aims at the improvement of water sector in Lebanon. It is composed of 5 articles. Article 1 defines purposes of the Memorandum in particular: assist water establishments in implementing public-private partnership; assist south Lebanon water establishments in more accurate accounting for water produced; encourage local-level participation in water management; assist Lebanon in creating consensus for the most suitable approaches for public-private partnerships and related water sector reforms; support the sustainability of south Lebanon water establishments by integrating improved planning tools and management systems; strengthen capabilities of technicians and administrators of south Lebanon water establishments; and, increase and encourage external investments. Articles 2 to 5 deal with the following matters: understandings of the Parties; overall scope of work; roles and responsibilities of the Parties; and, general provisions.