This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that Lebanon's economic growth remains subdued. Following a sharp drop in … percent in 2015, and a similar growth rate in 2016 is projected. Lebanon's traditional growth drivers-tourism, real estate … of a turnaround in confidence, or a resolution of the Syrian conflict, growth is unlikely to return to potential (4 …

vulnerabilities have accumulated. Although central bank policies have helped to maintain confidence, fiscal adjustment is needed to …This paper discusses findings of the assessment of Lebanon's financial system. Lebanon has maintained financial … strengthen Lebanon's financial integrity framework, with some scope for improvement remaining …

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the impact of the Syrian crisis on Lebanon's economy. Output growth in Lebanon has … Lebanon's more vulnerable population. Moreover, low growth is taking a toll on public debt dynamics, raising the prospect of …

The Syrian crisis and the associated inflow of refugees continue to dominate Lebanon’s short-term outlook, compounding … adjustment efforts—implying that, without additional effort, Lebanon’s already-sizable public debt burden will only worsen …

This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Lebanon highlights that Lebanon's economic position continues to be very …, which could help raise confidence among investors and donors. The highest priority is the implementation of a sustainable … to raise Lebanon's growth potential and help external adjustment, as well as policies to build further buffers in Lebanon …

Lebanon, based on the Enterprise Survey conducted by the World Bank. Lebanon's electricity sector performance is worse than …

total a touch over 2 percent of GDP. Bank stress tests suggest that the maximum cumulative bank losses from distressed SME …