Reforming Lebanon’s state-owned enterprises is key for national recovery.
Position Papers
Redeeming Lifesavings: The Progressive Deposit Recovery Plan
The Progressive Deposit Recovery Plan offers an opportunity for accountability and the redemption of the Lebanese people’s lifesavings.
Exchange Rate Mis-Regulation: A Nation Short-Changed
The Lebanese financial crisis, driven by fiscal mismanagement and central bank interventions, has resulted in market distortions and multiple exchange rates, worsening economic disparities.
Ministry of Finance Budget Circulars November – December 2022
Summary and analysis of circulars and decisions issued by the Ministry of Finance and Banque Du Liban from November to December 2022
Saade Chami’s Financial Reform Plan: Another Tool To Disregard Accountability
The Financial Recovery Plan appears to solve Lebanon’s financial crisis, but a closer look reveals it’s a tool to preserve elite interests at the expense of depositors’ savings.
Restructuring Lebanon’s Banking Sector And Financial System: A Long Way To Go
Lebanon’s draft laws aim to reshape its financial landscape, yet ambiguities may hinder complete restoration of confidence in the sector.
The New Banking Secrecy Law: An Advance But Not A Victory
Lebanon’s updated banking secrecy law is progressing towards reform, yet riddled with ambiguities and potential for power abuse.
Unfinished Business: Distributed Renewable Energy in Lebanon
The MOEW’s latest renewable energy draft law faces criticism for consolidating power, with experts pushing for reforms to decentralize the sector and break the EDL monopoly.
From Bail-out To Bail-in: Distribution Of Losses And Accountablity In Lebanon’s Financial Plan
Lebanon must transition from a depositor-funded bail-out to a just bail-in, holding those responsible for the financial crisis accountable and ensuring fair loss distribution through international standards and local laws.
Capital Control: Concealing Corruption
Lebanon’s capital control proposal risks entrenching financial corruption by granting banks undue amnesty and empowering a politically biased committee.
Salvaging Syndicates: How to Defend and Strengthen Lebanon’s Pension Funds
In light of Lebanon’s economic turmoil and pension crisis , how can we safeguard the retirement savings of Lebanese citizens?
A Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign Against Entities Impeding a Fair Solution to Lebanon’s Financial Crisis
Exploring financial crimes in Lebanon, depositors’ pursuit of justice, the BDS campaign against banking elites, and the challenges of money recovery.
Reviving Lebanon’s Public Transport: Overcoming Political Roadblocks and Crafting Inclusive Solutions for Sustainable Mobility
In the midst of Lebanon’s public transport challenges, we try to envision a diverse and inclusive system that unites citizens and transcends political divisions.
Revitalizing Lebanon: A Progressive Socio-Economic Manifesto for Transformation
Exploring Lebanon’s socioeconomic frailties and policy solutions: Confronting rentier capitalism and crafting a fairer future.
Compromised Judiciary: The Struggle for Justice and Human Rights in Lebanon
Understanding Lebanon’s compromised judiciary, the challenges to judicial independence, and the impact on human rights, using two case studies: freedom from torture and the right to own property.
Bolstering Labour Movements: Lessons from Independent Unions in Lebanon
Navigating the legal restrictions and political co-optation of organized labor in Lebanon.