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Understanding the financial and economic system is central to our mission, alongside raising awareness of state institution management and public policies. We enhance the capacity of civil servants and citizens to comprehend and utilize financial and economic reports. Additionally, we produce high-quality economic information to help development and growth  and support informed decision-making and policy development across various fields, such as creative and cultural industries.

Trainings
Training Program
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan
Workshop
10:00 am-12:45 pm
Online
Training Program
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Online
Training Program
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan
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Events
Event
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Online
Roundtable & Panel Discussion
3:00 pm
Library of Finance
Roundtable & Panel Discussion
4:00 pm
Online
Seminar & Lecture
4:00 pm
Online
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أبعد من الدّين: لبنان وخياراته الماليةما هي الخيارات المالية المتاحة أمام لبنان في ظل أزمته المتفاقمة، ما هي البدائل الاقتصادية والمالية الأكثر استدامة وعدالة، ما هي العلاقة بين السياسات الضريبية، وغياب العدالة الاجتماعية، وتدهور الخدمات العامة وما هي فرص الإصلاح ؟ 
2025
2025
Emergency Procurement in Lebanon: which strategies and techniques to efficiently procure goods, works and services in fragile, conflict-affected and emergency situations? This webinar aimed at presenting the conditions of use of emergency public procurement in response to crisis situations, the strategies and techniques to ensure a balance between quickly addressing needs and ensuring effective and transparent procurement and global experiences, good practices and lessons learnt that can inspire Lebanon.
2024
Conférence de lancement: Publication de l'étude sur la contribution économique des industries culturelles et créativesPersuadé que ces industries méritent d’être accompagnées par des politiques publiques adaptées à leur spécificité, leur réalité et besoins spécifiques, l’Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan s’est lancé dans une étude portant sur “La Contribution Economique des Industries Culturelles et Créatives Au Liban”.
2021
IoF_Talk with Arthur GermondTo know about the Agence Française de Développement new strategy, its priority areas, coordination mechanisms, partners and beneficiaries in Lebanon watch this IoF_Talk with Arthur Germond - AFD Country Director.
2021
IOF Talks - Fiscal Responses in Times of crisisLebanon is facing the worst economic and financial crisis of its recent history, driven by major macro-fiscal and financial imbalances. Currency deprecation, hyperinflation, depletion of foreign currency reserves, banking sector impairment and twin deficits continue to hamper prospects for economic recovery. - What are the experiences and good practices of countries that have faced comparable challenges? - How Public Financial Management systems and instruments such as assessments, fiscal rules, budgeting, and others, can play a role in mitigating and later exiting the crisis and pave a sustainable way forward? Natalie Jaresko, Former Ukraine's Minister of Finance and Yomna Akram Khattab, Former Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Policies in Egypt share their respective countries, experiences in responding to financial crisis and tackle with Alia Moubayed the role of PFM systems and instruments in mitigating and exiting crisis.Lebanon is facing the worst economic and financial crisis of its recent history, driven by major macro-fiscal and financial imbalances. Currency deprecation, hyperinflation, depletion of foreign currency reserves, banking sector impairment and twin deficits continue to hamper prospects for economic recovery. - What are the experiences and good practices of countries that have faced comparable challenges? - How Public Financial Management systems and instruments such as assessments, fiscal rules, budgeting, and others, can play a role in mitigating and later exiting the crisis and pave a sustainable way forward? Natalie Jaresko, Former Ukraine's Minister of Finance and Yomna Akram Khattab, Former Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Policies in Egypt share their respective countries, experiences in responding to financial crisis and tackle with Alia Moubayed the role of PFM systems and instruments in mitigating and exiting crisis.Lebanon is facing the worst economic and financial crisis of its recent history, driven by major macro-fiscal and financial imbalances. Currency deprecation, hyperinflation, depletion of foreign currency reserves, banking sector impairment and twin deficits continue to hamper prospects for economic recovery. - What are the experiences and good practices of countries that have faced comparable challenges? - How Public Financial Management systems and instruments such as assessments, fiscal rules, budgeting, and others, can play a role in mitigating and later exiting the crisis and pave a sustainable way forward? Natalie Jaresko, Former Ukraine's Minister of Finance and Yomna Akram Khattab, Former Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Policies in Egypt share their respective countries, experiences in responding to financial crisis and tackle with Alia Moubayed the role of PFM systems and instruments in mitigating and exiting crisis.Lebanon is facing the worst economic and financial crisis of its recent history, driven by major macro-fiscal and financial imbalances. Currency deprecation, hyperinflation, depletion of foreign currency reserves, banking sector impairment and twin deficits continue to hamper prospects for economic recovery. - What are the experiences and good practices of countries that have faced comparable challenges? - How Public Financial Management systems and instruments such as assessments, fiscal rules, budgeting, and others, can play a role in mitigating and later exiting the crisis and pave a sustainable way forward? Natalie Jaresko, Former Ukraine's Minister of Finance and Yomna Akram Khattab, Former Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Policies in Egypt share their respective countries, experiences in responding to financial crisis and tackle with Alia Moubayed the role of PFM systems and instruments in mitigating and exiting crisis.Lebanon is facing the worst economic and financial crisis of its recent history, driven by major macro-fiscal and financial imbalance: what are the experiences and good practices of countries that have faced comparable challenges and how PFM systems and instruments can play a role in mitigating and later exiting the crisis and pave a sustainable way forward? Natalie Jaresko, Former Ukraine's Minister of Finance and Yomna Akram Khattab, Former Deputy Minister of Finance for Fiscal Policies in Egypt with Alia Moubayed answer these questions.
2021
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State-Owned Enterprises
State Owned Enterprises
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the Lebanese public sector are poorly defined and plagued by inefficiency, low productivity, and a lack of innovation. The government faces significant financial and…
Economic development
Economic Development
Understanding the financial and economic system is central to our mission, alongside raising awareness of state institution management and public policies. We enhance the capacity of civil servants…
Civil Service
A professional civil service is fundamental to effective governance and sustainable public sector reform. Lebanon faces structural challenges in managing its public workforce and strengthening civil…
Accounting
Accounting and Audit
Accounting and auditing are cornerstones of financial performance and accountability. Lebanon faces significant challenges in adopting international standards, including regular parliamentary…
customs
Customs
Customs play a crucial role in fostering national growth and nations well-being. Strategic customs procedures and policies help safeguard revenues, protect the state's fiscal interests, and boost…
Fiscal Transparency
Fiscal Transparency
In Lebanon, enhancing financial transparency has become essential to securing international support for funding and investment. While the government must take action to improve transparency, citizens…
Social Protection
In the midst of the crisis that hit Lebanon in 2019, vulnerability and poverty among the population significantly increased. In response, the Government has approved a new Pensions Law in…
cadastre
Cadastre & Land Management
Sound management of land and cadastre affairs holds substantial potential for economic and social development. It can significantly boost state revenues associated with land activities and improve…
Public investment management
Public Investment Management (PIM) involves the processes by which governments select, construct, and maintain public assets essential for delivering basic public services and supporting economic…
Taxation
Taxation
Lebanon's tax system has long been plagued by inequalities with adverse effects on fiscal sustainability and economic activity. Modernizing the tax system is crucial for building a fair and…
Public Procurement topic
Public procurement
Public procurement is a strategic policy instrument essential to sound financial governance. Accounting for 20% to 60% of government expenditures globally, it plays a crucial role in enhancing the…
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Public Private Partnerships
When well regulated, Public Private Partnerships can emerge as a powerful mechanism for driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the delivery of public services, infrastructure, and…

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