Spotlights on Lebanon

Research reports covering various economic and market sectors in Lebanon

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Uncovering the links between Lebanon’s imports and customs’ revenues

Far from being a simple figure, Lebanon’s imports account for almost 50% of its GDP. Not a shocking fact when you see that ten years ago, imports also stood at 43% of the country’s GDP. The matter to ... read more

Lebanon’s Cement Sector – a Progress to Continue

2013 was one of the most challenging years of the Lebanese cement industry’s 80-Year of history. Domestically, numerous gridlocks painted the political scene and several security incidents have ... read more

Persisting Public Deficiencies Hinder Lebanon’s Education Sector

As discussions on approving the wage scale are ongoing, however in their final stages, it is important to shed the light on the education sector as the educational body in the public sector constitutes a ... read more

Lebanon’s Monetary Survey 2013

2014-04Lebanon’s Monetary Survey 2013 Promoting economic growth and financial stability appear on nearly every central bank’s monetary policy agenda. With these broad themes in mind, the particularities of ... read more

Lebanese versus U.S. interest rates – a decade in review

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Lebanon’s Public Finance Overview: 2013

Lebanon’s public finances have long been precarious. According to the World Bank, in the 10 years prior to the Syrian conflict, the fiscal deficit averaged 9.7% of GDP, taking the debt to GDP ratio to a ... read more

The Lebanese Water Sector – Substantial Challenges to Come

Oil is no longer the world’s most valuable commodity, water snatched the title. Numerous statements were recently published explaining that one bottle of water’s price will soon match that of one bottle of ... read more

The Lebanese F&B Industry: Growth Prospects despite a Precarious Backdrop

The headline on KPMG’s 2013 Food and Beverage Industry Outlook reads: “The table is set for change”. Indeed, the global F&B industry is going through a sweeping alteration as advanced technology ... read more

Lebanon’s Trade Activity in 2013 highlights a Hectic Year

Despite a strategic location in the Middle East and accustomed free trades, circumstances remain against Lebanon becoming the region’s hub in terms of international trade, investment and tourism. Lebanon’s ... read more

Lebanon’s Lending Activity in 2013: Resilience amidst Tough Climate

Over the course of 2013, the Lebanese economy faced critical operating conditions. The macroeconomic backdrop was rattled by recurrent security incidents and political deadlocks on one hand and by ... read more

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