Webinar: A Sustainable Recovery for Lebanon’s Economy

Lebanon's current economic crisis ranks among the worst in recent history. GDP has collapsed by 38%, the local currency has lost 98% of its value, and the country suffers from high inflation. Lebanese citizens are unable to access funds in their bank accounts, while the government struggles to provide basic public services.

In a new report, Growth Lab researchers propose a strategy for Lebanon's economic recovery that addresses all the dimensions of the crisis while recognizing the need to rapidly kick-start the economic recovery.

In this webinar, Ugo Panizza and Ricardo Hausmann present the report's key findings and recommended actions, while Nicolas Chammas and Nassib Ghobril offer their perspectives on the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed solutions.

Speakers:
Ugo Panizza: Professor of Economics and Pictet Chair in Finance and Development, Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Ricardo Hausmann: Director, Harvard’s Growth Lab; Rafik Hariri Professor of the Practice of International Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School

Discussants:
Nicolas Chammas: General Secretary of the Lebanese Economic Organizations and President of the Beirut Traders Association
Nassib Ghobril: Head of Economic Research and Analysis, Byblos Bank

Host:
Karim Souaid: Founder and Managing Partner of Growthgate Capital