As one of the requirements of good governance is enhancing civic participation of local communities in public life, the IJMAA+ program has partnered with Upload and is seeking to bridge the gap between residents, particularly youth, and five municipalities in the Bekaa area by conducting joint and participatory needs assessments (PNAs). The municipalities, stakeholders, and youth are engaging in a meaningful and inclusive participatory process that will identify their key recommendations and challenges within selected sectors relevant to their communities, eventually acting as a framework for future interventions. The findings from this process will be presented in a booklet for each municipality.