This Is Beirut, 19/04 12:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The experiences of many countries with international financial institutions—chief among them the International Monetary Fund (IMF)—show that such partnerships often lead to counterproductive results. Instead of rescuing economies from crisis, the so-called reform programs have deepened structural and financial problems. In many cases, these ...
This is Beirut, 21/03 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber held a high-level meeting with World Bank representatives on Friday to review the progress of the Public Financial Management Project (FMP) and its restructuring. At the heart of the discussions was the project’s role in supporting Lebanon’s economic stability, with a focus on strengthening tax collection ...
This is Beirut, 07/03 18:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Finance Minister Yassine Jaber affirmed on Friday that the 2026 budget plan would include measures aimed at ensuring financial regularity while paving the way for increased spending in social sectors. He emphasized that this budget would highlight the government’s development strategies and priority reform objectives. Among the measures planned ...
This is Beirut, 06/03 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Yassine Jaber, the Minister of Finance, reiterated that “the ministry is resolutely pursuing the necessary and fundamental reforms to improve the country's financial and customs systems.” He emphasized that “the government remains fully committed to advancing reforms aimed at enhancing financial transparency, improving the business ...
This is Beirut, 28/02 18:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In a statement on Friday, economic organizations, led by former Minister Mohammad Choucair, praised Finance Minister Yassine Jaber’s decision to reject public loans and actively address the informal economy. The organizations stated that this decision reflects the minister’s serious commitment to controlling public spending across various ...