21-February-2026
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Restoring Lebanon's Economic Growth Will Require Comprehensive Reforms, IMF Says
20-Feb-2026

Lebanon's economy has shown resilience despite conflicts in the region, with tourism fueling a bit of a rebound, but restoring growth will require comprehensive reforms, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday. IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack said the global lender remains engaged in complex discussions with Lebanese authorities following their request for an IMF-supported program in March 2025. The IMF sent a staff mission to Beirut earlier this month.

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