/external/country/ResRep/index.aspLatest news and publications by the IMF Resident Representative’s office; updated several times a month.Imf.Org RSS Feed GeneratorENhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2013/021813.pdfAn Interview with Najla Nakhle- Economist- Head of Local Office in Beirut published by the Daily Star on February 18, 2013.19 Feb 2013 17:22:22 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2013/021813.pdfhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2012/CAR110912A.htmThe economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region is mixed. Most of the region’s oil-exporting countries are growing at healthy rates while the oil importers face subdued economic prospects, the IMF says in its latest assessment.14 Nov 2012 15:59:06 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2012/CAR110912A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2012/111412.pdfBased on the recently published official national accounts for 1997-2010, this paper presents an update about the main contributors to Lebanon’s real GDP growth, decomposes value-added by sector and demand components, discusses disposable income, and provides a regional comparison of GDP performance. It follows two notes published in July 2010 and March 2011.14 Nov 2012 15:10:58 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2012/111412.pdfhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2011/CAR042611A.htmRecent uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa provide an opportunity for the region to lay the foundation for a socially inclusive growth agenda, but in the near term, oil-importing countries face multiple pressures stemming from higher crude prices and disruptions to economic activity, the IMF said in its latest assessment of the region.28 Apr 2011 18:44:15 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2011/CAR042611A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2011/040711.pdfThe April 2011 Regional Economic Outlook (REO) for the Middle East and Central Asia will be presented in Beirut on Friday, April 29, 2011, at an event co-hosted by Banque du Liban and the IMF. Speakers will include H.E. Riad T. Salameh, BdL Governor, and Mr. Eric Mottu, IMF Resident Representative. [View the invitation]06 Apr 2011 19:30:43 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2011/040711.pdfhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2011/030311.pdfIn this updated presentation, Eric Mottu and Najla Nakhle discuss the main drivers of Lebanon’s growth from 1997 to 2009, and compare its performance with the MENA region. They find that growth was concentrated in retail and wholesale trade in 2009; was driven by trade, telecom, and banks in 1997-2009; came essentially from private consumption and private investment demand; and was fueled by large transfers from abroad.03 Mar 2011 18:29:34 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2011/030311.pdfhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2011/NEW021611A.htmMasood Ahmed, Director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, says that one of the lessons from recent unrest in the Middle East is that governments should focus much more on inclusive growth and give better-targeted help to poorer households.17 Feb 2011 21:03:06 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2011/NEW021611A.htmhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2010/112510.pdfOn November 26, 2010, Mr. Eric Mottu, IMF Resident Representative in Lebanon, participated in a panel discussion at the Annual Arab Banking Conference held in Beirut. The panel’s theme was about the impact of financial flows on Arab economies and the creation of new investment opportunities. Mr. Mottu discussed the challenges facing Arab banks, governments, and supervisors in managing volatile inflows and the importance of sound, counter-cyclical prudential policies in the banking sector. This would contribute to avoiding a new boom-bust cycle and to channeling the inflows toward productive uses.29 Nov 2010 19:25:15 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2010/112510.pdfhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2010/102510.pdfPresentation by Ratna Sahay at the Banque du Liban, Beirut26 Oct 2010 18:55:04 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2010/102510.pdfhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2010/101910.pdfThe October 2010 Regional Economic Outlook (REO) for the Middle East and Central Asia region will be presented in Beirut on Monday, October 25, 2010, at an event jointly organized by Banque du Liban and the IMF. Speakers will include H.E. Riad T. Salameh, BdL Governor, and Ms. Ratna Sahay, Deputy Director, IMF. View the invitation.19 Oct 2010 18:23:02 ESTLBNhttp://www.imf.org/external/country/LBN/rr/2010/101910.pdf