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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…

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…

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…

Financial Crimes and Anti Corruption

Financial crimes and corruption significantly undermine a country's macroeconomic stability and overall economic health. The Public Financial Management (PFM) approach to anti-corruption capacity…

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…

Learning Techniques

Lifelong learning and skills development are essential for staying abreast of good practices and emerging trends and for one’s personal and professional development. Our programs rely on a variety of…

Digital Transformation

In today's rapidly evolving world, digital transformation is essential for organizations striving to stay competitive and relevant. By guiding and supporting public sector entities through their…

Accounting and Audit

Accounting and auditing are cornerstones of financial performance and accountability. Lebanon faces significant challenges in adopting international standards, including regular parliamentary…

Budgeting

Public budgets serve as a blueprint that guides how governments collect and allocate resources to meet the needs of their citizens. At its core, effective public budgeting ensures transparency and…

Crisis Impact Assessment

The multifaceted crisis has had and continues to have significant impacts on the Lebanese public sector, affecting its ability to sustain service provision to citizens. Planning, budgeting, public…

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…