The data released by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently indicated that Lebanon’s gross public debt hit $94.27B in August 2020, thereby recording an annual increase of 9.2%. The increase is mainly ... read more
The recent gridlock around the formation of a government is hurting confidence. According to the Central Bank of Lebanon, the growth in total private sector deposits slowed from 7.2% in 2016 to 3.8% in ... read more
In April 2018, the CEDRE conference was held in Paris to provide financial assistance to Lebanon to cope with its economic problems that were aggravated by the inflows of more than one million Syrian ... read more
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on May 31, 2018, on page 4. The parliamentary elections are over, but the economic challenges facing Lebanon are still there ... read more
This website uses cookies in order to improve user experience. If you close this box or continue browsing, we will assume you agree with this. For more information click here