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Drivers and motivations of Lebanese women entrepreneurs : insights from the demand-constraint-choice framework

Goncalves, Marcus; Haidar, Nolla; Celik, Elif - 2024

This study investigates women entrepreneurs' multifaceted challenges and opportunities in Lebanon, using the Demand-Constraint-Choice (DCC) framework to analyze their drivers, motivations, and challenges. Through a qualitative research approach, the study adopted semi-structured interviews with...

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Lebanon : Government Personnel Spending: Scoping a Medium-Term Spending Envelope

Carroll, Nick - 2026

This public sector pay mission scoped the available data and presents an indicative baseline and scenarios for reform. There is limited room for major increases in personnel spending and careful prioritization is needed. If implemented in 2025, adjustments to pension benefits, expanded military...

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Building a life table for Lebanon : towards a deeper understanding of our future

Sakr, Natalia Bou; Loisel, Stéphane; Mansour, Gihane; … - 2026

Lebanon does not have a national mortality table that reflects its demographic and health conditions. Despite ongoing changes in mortality patterns driven by economic crises, political instability, and social changes, outdated foreign tables such as AM80 remain in use in the insurance and public...

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A comparative study of turnover drivers among real estate sales professionals in Lebanon and the UAE

Sarkis, Nada; Al Maalouf, Nada Jabbour; Raad, Rawad Abi; … - 2026

This study investigates the determinants of turnover intention among real estate sales professionals in Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), two markets that represent contrasting economic realities within the MENA region. Drawing on Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, Vroom's Expectancy...

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Employee comfort with AI-Driven algorithmic decision-making : evidence from the GCC and Lebanon

El Achi, Soha; Aoun, Dani; Lahad, Wael; Al Maalouf, … - 2026

In this digital era, many companies are integrating new solutions involving Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based automation systems to optimize processes, reach higher efficiency, and help them with decision-making. While implementing these changes, various challenges may arise, including...

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Lebanon Economic Monitor, Winter 2025 : A Fragile Rebound

2026

Lebanon’s economy recorded positive growth in 2025, marking a modest step toward a potential path for long-term recovery. The improvement reflects a rebound in tourism, alongside early signs of macroeconomic stabilization and some base-effect-driven gains following years of deep contraction....

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Navigating multiple crises : an analysis of digital transformation in Lebanese public administration

Harb, Bissane - 2026

Despite global advances, the digital transformation of public services in developing countries often fails to meet its objectives. This study argues that a primary reason for this is an overemphasis on technological solutions and a neglect of the broader institutional context. Through a...

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Transnational perspectives on migration and integration : TRANSMIT surveys of Syrian nationals and their neighbors in Lebanon and Turkey (2019-2023)

Gundacker, Lidwina; Hertner, Laura; Kühnert, Nora; … - 2026

Migration scholars commonly study international migration and socio-economic integration separately, typically focusing on a single receiving country in the Global North. The TRANSMIT project adopts a transnational perspective, studying key migration routes to Europe via large-scale surveys...

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Understanding millennials' financial behavior : the role of Fintech adoption, financial literacy, and the mediating effect of financial attitudes in a crisis-affected emerging economy

Aoun, Dani; Rahal, Rita; Sfeir, Layal; Al Maalouf, Nada … - 2026

This study investigates how financial literacy, FinTech adoption, and financial attitudes shape economic decision-making among millennials in Lebanon, a crisis-affected emerging economy. The study examines whether enhancing financial literacy can strengthen economic resilience through improved...

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Bridging ESG and sustainable HRM : evidence from Lebanon's crisis-driven work environment

Makki, Mohammad; Al Maalouf, Nada Jabbour; Chouaa, Mary Jane - 2026

The concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has emerged as a central framework for organizational sustainability, alongside employee performance and retention as critical human capital outcomes. This study addresses a notable gap in the literature by situating ESG practices within...

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Governing artificial intelligence for sustainable territorial development in fragile contexts : insights from North Lebanon

Khneyzer, Chadi; Boustany, Zaher; Dagher, Jean - 2026

Sustainable territorial development seeks to balance economic growth, social well-being, and environmental preservation across spatial contexts. In fragile and resource-constrained regions, achieving this balance remains particularly challenging. With the growing diffusion of artificial...

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IMF austerity in practice : lessons from Argentina and implications for Lebanon's economic recovery

Accary, Johnny; Mrad, Jessica Abou; Fayad, Nour Mohamad - 2026

This paper provides a comparative analysis of the economic crises in Argentina and Lebanon to derive policy-relevant lessons for the design of IMF-supported adjustment programs in fragile economies. Using a structured comparative case study approach, the study examines crisis dynamics, policy...

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Challenges and support frameworks for producing high quality business research: A case study of Lebanese scholars

Yaacoub, Hala Khayr; Yacoub, Laurent; Hanna, Andre - 2025

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Impostor phenomenon unveiled: Exploring its impact on well-being, performance, and satisfaction among employees

Swaidan, Eman; Al Maalouf, Nada Jabbour - 2025

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Leading through uncertainty: How transformational and transactional leadership shape employee satisfaction and performance in Lebanese NGOs

Salameh-Ayanian, Madonna; Lakkis, Pauline; Maalouf, … - 2025

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From tweets to markets: Lebanon's policy uncertainty and volatility spillovers in MENA stock markets

Altuğ, Sumru; Barakat, Majdy; Dagher, Leila; Uluceviz, … - 2025

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Monitoring poverty in a data-deprived environment : the case of Lebanon

Makdissi, Paul; Marrouch, Walid; Yazbeck, Myra - 2025

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Monitoring poverty in a data deprived environment : the case of Lebanon

Makdissi, Paul; Marrouch, Walid; Yazbeck, Myra - 2023

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Cost of Environmental Degradation for 2023 in Lebanon

2025

Lebanon, the land of the cedars. Lebanon is endowed with a rich and diversified natural ecosystem, ranging across coastal areas, plains, valleys, and forests; extensive water resources through springs and rivers; breathtaking landscapes and pleasant climate. This ecosystem could have constituted...

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Lebanon : from dollars to lollars

Baz, Salim; Cathcart, Lara; Michaelides, Alexander G. - 2025

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Lebanon : from Dollars to Lollars

Baz, Salim; Cathcart, Lara; Michaelides, Alexander G. - 2022

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Challenges and support frameworks for producing high quality business research : a case study of Lebanese scholars

Yaacoub, Hala Khayr; Yacoub, Laurent; Hanna, Andre - 2025

This paper aims at exploring the contexts of academic research outputs faced by Lebanese researchers at four major Lebanese business schools. It analyzes both challenges and support mechanisms at these institutions to suggest improvements to the existing framework considering the researchers'...

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The struggles of labour mobilisation in Lebanon and Iraq

Rønn, Anne Kirstine - 2025

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Impostor phenomenon unveiled : exploring its impact on well-being, performance, and satisfaction among employees

Swaidan, Eman; Al Maalouf, Nada Jabbour - 2025

The Impostor Phenomenon (IP) is a widespread psychological phenomenon impacting the personal and professional experiences of individuals. This study aims to examine the impact of the IP on employee well-being, performance, and job satisfaction within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in...

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Morphological dynamics, landscape fragmentation and climate change vulnerability of actual and predicted urban areas of Lebanon : application of Multilayer-Perceptron Markov-Chain model

Al-Shaar, Walid; Bonin, Olivier; Seregina, Tatiana; … - 2025

Rapid urbanization in Lebanon poses problems of adaptation to climate change. This article aims to forecast and characterize urban growth, and to cross-analyze urban growth with anticipated temperature and precipitation information. It uses a combination of land use and land cover forecasts with...

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Lebanon Economic Monitor, Spring 2025

2025

Lebanon's economic outlook for 2025 is shaped by a fragile stabilization in the political and security environment. This follows the end of the conflict and the resolution of a two year political paralysis with the election of a president and the formation of a reform-oriented government. While...

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Rapid assessment of the impact of the war on private-sector workers and enterprises in Lebanon

2025

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From tweets to markets : Lebanon's policy uncertainty and volatility spillovers in MENA stock markets

Altuğ, Sumru; Barakat, Majdy; Dagher, Leila; Uluceviz, … - 2025

This paper examines the spillover effects of policy uncertainty in Lebanon on stock market volatility in seven MENA countries using a network connectedness approach. For this purpose, it constructs an economic policy uncertainty index for Lebanon using data extracted from Twitter (now X) for the...

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Leading through uncertainty : how transformational and transactional leadership shape employee satisfaction and performance in Lebanese NGOs

Salameh-Ayanian, Madonna; Lakkis, Pauline; Maalouf, … - 2025

This paper examines the impact of transactional and transformational leadership on job satisfaction and employee performance during crises, focusing on the nongovernmental organization (NGO) sector. The paper adopts a quantitative research methodology using an online structured questionnaire....

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The socioeconomic impacts of the 2024 war on Lebanon

2025

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Entrepreneurial education and innovation intentions among university students : a structural assessment of opportunity recognition, psychological capital, and fear of failure

Tahan, Suha - 2025

In academia, innovation intentions among students are a highly sought-after outcome due to their overarching positive impacts on performance and well-being, especially in the higher education context. This research addresses entrepreneurial education and its influence on innovation intentions...

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The impact of transformational leadership and work environment on teachers' performance in crisis-affected educational settings

El Achi, Soha; Al Maalouf, Nada Jabbour; Barakat, Hwayda; … - 2025

This study investigates the impact of transformational leadership and the work environment on teacher performance, with a particular focus on how the work environment moderates this relationship within crisis-affected educational settings. A quantitative, survey-based approach was adopted,...

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Lebanon's eventual transition to a floating exchange rate system : balancing flexibility with stability

Sassine, Roudy - 2025

Lebanon's longstanding fixed exchange rate regime collapsed in the wake of the country's 2019 financial crisis. This paper examines the underlying causes of the collapse, offering a new policy framework based on a floating exchange rate system and detailing its superior qualities. However, the...

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Digital Transformation and its Role in Expanding Women's Economic Opportunities in Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon

2025

In the Mashreq countries of Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, women's economic opportunities are significantly constrained, with female labor force participation rates among the lowest globally. Women face considerable employment barriers, which include safety concerns related to harassment in public...

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Migration-development nexus : pathways to prosperity

2025

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Business survival strategies in a polycrisis : SME experiences from Beirut, Lebanon

Maalouf, Jamal; Miklian, Jason; Hoelscher, Kristian - 2025

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Lebanon : Implementing a Digital Transformation Roadmap for Tax Administration

Aslett, Joshua - 2025

This summary provides an overview of guidance provided to Lebanon’s Ministry of Finance regarding the digital transformation of tax administration. It opens by describing the need to take a holistic approach to digital transformation. In Lebanon, holistic thinking is critically essential and,...

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Transboundary cooperation in the Arab region : third regional report on SDG Indicator 6.5.2

2025

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The Development and Humanitarian Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lebanon (2020-2022)

2025

This report is one of a set of case studies undertaken as part of the Strategic Joint Evaluation of the Collective International Development and Humanitarian Assistance Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. It presents findings on the relevance, coherence, effectiveness and efficiency of the...

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The anatomy of displacement : Gaza, West Bank and South Lebanon

Chemlali, Ahlam; Erslev Andersen, Lars - 2025

This report examines the structural nature of displacement across Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. It argues that displacement is not a humanitarian side effect of conflict but a deliberate and recurring strategy of Israeli governance, rooted in decades of settler-colonial and military control....

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Green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds in the Arab region : innovative instruments for strengthening local bond market depth

2025

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Drivers and motivations of Lebanese women entrepreneurs: insights from the demand-constraint-choice framework

Goncalves, Marcus; Haidar, Nolla; Celik, Elif - 2024

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A geospatial analysis of food insecurity among refugee households in Lebanon using machine learning techniques

Lyons, Angela C.; Kass-Hanna, Josephine; Pingali, Deepika; … - 2024

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Integrating sustainable development into their marketing strategy : practices of Lebanese agri-food industries

Davidavičienė, Vida; Abou Fayad, Cendrella; Gergess, Marc - 2024

Amidst technological growth and its environmental implications, there's a global push for sustainable development using ethical methods that benefit both the planet and humanity. This underscores a rising corporate trend towards sustainability. Adopting this approach requires fresh methods and...

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Exploring the impact of political patronage networks on financial stability : Lebanon's 2019 economic crisis

Abou Ltaif, Samar; Mihai-Yiannaki, Simona - 2024

Amid Lebanon's multifaceted economic crisis, this paper explores the intricate dynamics between political patronage networks and financial stability. Grounded in the theoretical frameworks of New Institutional Economics (NIE) and Project Management (PM), the study delves into how entrenched...

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Lebanon's economic development risk : global factors and local realities of the shadow economy amid financial crisis

Abou Ltaif, Samar F.; Mihai-Yiannaki, Simona; Thrassou, … - 2024

The shadow economy's size and impact remain subjects of extensive research and debate, holding significant implications for economic policy and social welfare. In Lebanon, the ongoing crisis since 2019 has exacerbated severe economic challenges, with the national currency's collapse, bank...

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Population aging, pensions, informality and labor market frictions in Lebanon : reforms and policy choices

Kamar, Marie-Claude; Magnani, Riccardo - 2024

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Identifying skills for transitions to formality in the Lebanese agri-food sector : focus on dairy production and non-alcoholic beverages

2024

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Comprehensive Assessment of the Childcare Landscape in Lebanon : A Mixed Methods Study

2024

The "Comprehensive Assessment of the Childcare Landscape in Lebanon: A Mixed Methods Study" analyzes the supply and demand of formal childcare services for children aged 0-3. It provides a review of Lebanon's regulatory and institutional framework around childcare, maps out the current supply of...

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Asymmetric effect of oil price on economic activity : evidence from Lebanon using NARDL model

Fakhreddine, Nour; Najia, Noura; Mourad, Abbas; Nasser, … - 2024

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Globalization, Dutch Disease, and Vulnerability to External Shocks in a Small Open Economy : The Case of Lebanon in 1916 and 2019

Bou Habib, Chadi - 2024

This paper investigates the similarities between the economy of 1912 Mount Lebanon on the eve of the famine of 1916 and the economy of 2004 Lebanon that set the stage for the major economic and social crisis of 2019. A simple general equilibrium simulation shows that, as long as the Lebanese...

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Lebanon Country Climate and Development Report

2024

The Lebanon Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) aligns the country's short-term recovery needs with resilient, low-carbon, long-term development, building on quantitative modeling-based analytics, existing research and country diagnostics, and extensive stakeholder consultations to...

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