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Lebanon’s tourism and hospitality sector tells a story of dramatic shocks, plucky initiatives, emerging trends, and unshakable loyalty. Find out how the industry is clinging on to Lebanon’s hospitable reputation despite a decidedly inhospitable regional climate. Read Rouba Bou Khzam’s analysis here: bit.ly/3ZbPYkz

Lebanon’s tourism and hospitality sector tells a story of dramatic shocks, plucky initiatives, emerging trends, and unshakable loyalty. Find out how the industry is clinging on to Lebanon’s hospitable reputation despite a decidedly inhospitable regional climate. Read Rouba Bou Khzam’s analysis here: bit.ly/3ZbPYkz

Executive is hiring a journalist! Are you curious about economics and business in Lebanon? Check out the job posting on our website and apply if your experience aligns with the role. Send your CV here: [email protected]

Forced displacement and migration are on the rise in the MENA region. Millions have fled their homes due to conflict, persecution, and other factors. The map shows the scale of this crisis. Check out the map, in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut here:

Tallying trauma - Executive Magazine The MENA region has seen a massive flows of migration due to both internal and external displacement over the past century, the last four years of which are depicted here. In the selection of countries on the map, the numbers show refugee or asylum-seeking populations including those that have been

Low-skilled jobs are on the rise in Lebanon, and many Lebanese are taking them up. This is causing tensions between the two communities. Delve deeper into the article that Haneen Sayed wrote, in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut ttps://bit.ly/4dF79zl

The Syrian conflict, one of the longest-running wars in recent history, has reshaped the region. With over 1.5 million Syrian refugees, Lebanon’s economic strategies effect migrant and host communities alike. Haneen Sayed writes about the outlook for the Lebanese economy and public services more than a decade after the start of the Syrian civil war. Check out the full article in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut here: https://bit.ly/4dF79zl

Check out the full interview by Ivo Freijsen in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut here: https://bit.ly/3zUorth

The Arab Spring sparked a chain reaction across the region, with Lebanon experiencing profound changes. The influx of Syrian refugees and the expanded role of UNHCR have reshaped the country.

Want to know more about the impact and UNHCR's role? Read our exclusive interview with UNHCR Representative Ivo Freijsen in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut: https://bit.ly/3zUorth

Read more from our exclusive interview with Minister of Social Affairs Hector Hajjar. Check out the full article in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut here: https://bit.ly/3yHeaAA

The Ministry of Social Affairs is tasked with navigating Lebanon's refugee crisis and responding to new humanitarian needs in the south.

Is this at all possible within a defunct government? Read our exclusive interview with Minister Hector Hajjar in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut on our website: https://bit.ly/3yHeaAA

Lebanon's refugee crisis is often oversimplified. The truth is far more complex. A lack of data, ill-advised policies, and economic disruptions have created a perfect storm. Understanding these factors is crucial for finding sustainable solutions. Check out the article for more information, in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut here: https://bit.ly/3M3FbBq

Lebanon's refugee crisis: a burden or a hidden gem? Millions of Syrians strain resources, but also present economic opportunities. Explore the complexities with Thomas Schellen in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut: https://bit.ly/3M3FbBq

Despite facing numerous challenges, Syrian entrepreneurs are making a significant impact on Lebanon's economy. Their resilience and innovative spirit are inspiring. It's time for Lebanese officials to recognize their potential and provide the necessary support to foster their growth. Check out the full article by Carlos naffah in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut here: https://bit.ly/3yMxYCq

Lebanon's hosting of millions of Syrian refugees has strained its economy and infrastructure. But it also presents economic opportunities. Explore the complex impact of this crisis with Carlos Naffah in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut here: https://bit.ly/3yMxYCq

What can be learned from marking the regional displacement and conflicts over the past century? This selective timeline reveals a complex history of forced migration, shaped by power struggles and external forces. Check out the article in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut here: https://bit.ly/4fIVwZw

The Syrian refugee crisis has exacerbated Lebanon's underlying issues, but it's not the root cause. To truly address the challenges facing the country, systemic reforms are imperative.

Read more in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut: https://bit.ly/4d6J6cz

The Syrian refugee crisis has cast a long shadow over Lebanon, exacerbating existing economic and social challenges. Our latest analysis delves into the complexities of the situation, highlighting the critical role of international aid, local reforms, and missed opportunities.

Delve deeper into the article by Thomas Schellen in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut, here: https://bit.ly/4d6J6cz

The ripple effects of the Syrian war are devastating entire regions. Economic hardships and social pressures are mounting in countries already struggling. This crisis demands urgent attention.

Read the full analysis piece by Thomas Schellen in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut: https://bit.ly/4fqwmPv

13 years of suffering. Millions displaced. Billions pledged, but little change. The Syrian crisis continues to devastate the region.

Delve deeper into Thomas Schellen's analysis piece in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut, here: https://bit.ly/4fqwmPv

What is it like to be a displaced person living in Lebanon? Full article in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut, here: https://bit.ly/4dm5e2a

Behind the headlines of the crisis lies a tapestry of human stories. Ruba Bou Khzam, our journalist, spoke to refugees in different areas in Lebanon and discussed their lives, their fears, and their hopes for a better future.

Read the full article in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut: https://bit.ly/4dm5e2a

Lebanon’s central bank has achieved 12 months of exchange rate stability. Foreign currency reserves have recently clawed back above $10 billion. At the one-year mark of Wassim Mansouri’s reign as acting governor, economist Layal Mansour lauds his disciplined implementation of a quasi-currency board solution but urges this solution’s full and formal adoption.

Read full article here: https://bit.ly/3LIgbzt

Munza takes us through scenes from her daily life in a village close to the border with Syria.

Check out the photo essay by Jenny Gustafsson in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut, here: https://bit.ly/3WrENBg

Lebanon's economic experiment is a stark warning. In collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut, Thomas Schellen points out that it's time for global solutions to address the interconnected crises of peace, refugees, and external threats: https://bit.ly/3SdV4bS .

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Is migration a threat or an opportunity? This article explores the inevitability and economic benefits of migration, the plight of displaced people, and the urgent need for solutions to global conflict.

Read the overview from the Refugee Special report in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut, here: https://bit.ly/3SdV4bS

Executive Magazine's June special report explores the concept of "migrantonomics," examining the complex interplay between economic factors, political interests, and the human need for compassion.

The report explores the challenges of integrating migrants into the digital globalized age and proposes a framework for creating a more equitable future for all.

Read the leader and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/3LwjcCx

Migration is a thread woven throughout human history, and Lebanon is no exception. The Lebanese people have ventured out for opportunities, while also welcoming others. However, the refugee crisis presents a complex situation. Delve deeper into Yasser Akkaoui's editorial here: https://bit.ly/4cZSBJV

Our Special Report on Refugees in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut is out. We’ve taken this hot button issue and examined it from all angles to encourage better care for refugees and host communities alike. Inside you will find interviews with the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Representative in Lebanon, the Minister of Social Affairs, and 10 conversations with displaced people in Lebanon. We have also included, a 3 part analysis on refugee and migrant economics and infographics that give a big picture view of migration and displacement in the region.

Download the pdf here: https://bit.ly/3W3mCSc

We’d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

We are pleased to announce the release of our new issue on migration, which includes a Special Report on Refugees. When we mapped out our work for the year, we did not envision the extent to which the refugee challenge and the topic of migration would be pushed front and center in the psyche of our country, our region and our world. While this report was bring prepared, continuous national and regional developments involving refugees and migrants spurred tensions, questions, and, for us, a sense of the weightiness of this undertaking.

This issue has given us a renewed appreciation for the centrality of migration in human history and experience. In these analyses, interviews, photos, and expert comments, we hope you find new perspectives that lead to better support of both refugees and host communities alike.

Download the full PDF and delve deeper, here: https://bit.ly/3zBk2eP

We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of our Special Report in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Beirut, on Refugees in a few days.

The refugee challenge has become a central issue in our region, and this report offers a comprehensive analysis of the situation in Lebanon, a country at the forefront of this crisis.

This report is based on exclusive interviews, in-depth research, and on-the-ground expertise. It explores the challenges faced by refugee and host communities in Lebanon, as well as the regional dynamics at play.

Stay tuned!