The Agenda
Economic Development
From farms to startups — the new Lebanese economy.
Why this pillar
Lebanon's old economy was built on three things: a banking sector that no longer exists, a tourism sector that depends on regional peace, and remittances from Lebanese abroad. We need a fourth pillar — and we need it to be one Lebanese build, here.
The new economy is creative, technological, agricultural, industrial, and tourist. It is not a sector. It is the country.
What we're working on
ICT
Lebanon as a regional tech hub. Programmer talent, English fluency, time zone advantage — we already have what most countries are trying to import.
Tourism
Real seasons, real diversity, real safety. Tourism that supports towns, not just five-star hotels.
Agriculture
Investing in what we grow, not just what we import. Mountain produce, coastal fishing, local food sovereignty.
Creative Industries
Music, design, film, fashion. Lebanese creative output already punches above its weight globally. Imagine if it were supported.
Industry
Light manufacturing, agro-processing, export-grade production.
Investment Climate
Stability, predictability, and an end to the regulatory roulette that scares capital out of the country.
How this pillar works
Open working group. Founders, investors, agricultural producers, industrial owners, and creatives shaping Lebanon's economic next chapter.
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