Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 24

14-Jun-2010

LEBANON

IMF Sees High Growth Prospects For Lebanon, But Challenges Remain

Following IMF Article IV consultation with Lebanon from 27 May to 8 June, the mission chief Andreas Bauer stated that Lebanon is reaping the benefits of improved domestic stability and prudent policies. The economy has continued to perform well, notwithstanding the challenging global environment. Strong momentum has carried over into 2010, and real GDP growth could...