A Prosperous Economy That Creates Jobs For All and Reduces Inequalities
13.a Economic Growth ›The Economy is growing steadily, ensuring jobs are being created for all segments of the Lebanese society
13.b Unemployment ›A thriving job market organized by a modern and fair labor law is met by matching skills through an integrated educational ecosystem
13.c Public Debt ›The public debt is sustainable for current and future generations
13.d Balance of Payments ›A positive balance of payments is driven by a thriving, attractive and productive Lebanese economy
13.e Exchange Rate ›The economy is de-dolarized and the Lebanese pound is gradually floated
13.f Taxation ›A progressive and fair tax system allows for increased tax returns for the government that are redistributed equitably
13.g Informal Economy ›Organize a smooth transition from informal to formal economy, preserve its positive socioeconomic impacts and clamp down on economic criminality
13.h Trade Balance ›A surplus trade balance is driven by a productive Lebanese economy, thriving and diversified exports
14.a Doing Business ›Lebanon is the preferred place to start a business in the region
14.b Startups ›Startups in Lebanon enjoy a rich and thriving ecosystem with access to its youth’s creativity and high-net-worth investors
14.c SMEs ›SMEs are Lebanon’s foundational driver for the creation of economic value, innovation and employment
14.d FDI ›Foreign investors consider Lebanon a trusted and dynamic recipient for their investments
15.a Poverty ›Poverty gradually decreases while social safety nets are provided to the poorest
15.b Income Disparity ›Inequalities in Lebanon are progressively reduced through inclusive policy making, job creation and crafty taxation
15.c Balanced Development ›All regions in Lebanon witness economic development and none is left unattended by the state
16.a Tourism ›Tourism is diversified, sustainable, and benefits most areas in Lebanon
16.b Industry ›The industrial sector steadily grows and is a significant driver of exports
16.c Financial Services ›Financial Services are diversified in activities and resources, they are the engine of the Lebanese productive economy
16.d Trade and Logistics ›Lebanon plays a major role as a trade and transport hub in the region
16.e Agriculture ›Agriculture significantly contributes to exports and to the economic and social development of the country
16.f Real Estate ›Real Estate development remains a contributor to the economy but is adapted to local demand, and is regulated
16.g Knowledge & Creative Economy ›Lebanon is the ICT and digital technology hub of the MENA region
16.h Retail ›The retail sector is booming with a higher share of local production and increased digital sales channels