In light of the country’s accumulating crises, the importance of adopting the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS), the grounds for a rights-based social protection system, has become crucial. Read more
The authors take a closer look at the value of advertisement slots that banks purchased on a yearly basis and their implications Read more
Hussein Cheaito and Sami Zoughaib take a closer look at the two major sources of foreign capital - remittances and tourism revenues - and how they have contributed to further inequality and non-investment in Lebanon, as the country sinks deeper into the financial and economic crisis Read more
Cynthia Saghir comments on the reality of social protection amidst the ongoing wheat shortage in Lebanon Read more
Hussein Cheaito comments on the world's wheat supply and how it has left Lebanon's already food-insecure population in much worse shape Read more
Hussein Cheaito offers commentary on the wheat crisis in Lebanon and draws parallels between Lebanon and Sri Lanka despite different geographies and systems. Read more
Sami Zoughaib and Hussein Cheaito discuss tourism revenues and remittances on Al Jadeed Read more
Al Akhbar's translation of TPI's article: Tourism and remittances are not a panacea for Lebanon's financial woes Read more
Daraj Media's coverage on TPI's video and article around bank spending on media advertisement. Read more
Al Modon covers TPI's video and article discussing how banks utilize traditional media for their benefit. Read more
Sami Zoughaib discusses the economic and financial crisis in light of the protests of Srilanka Read more
Development economist and nonresident fellow at TIMEP, Hussein Cheaito, unpacks the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Lebanon amidst multiple crises Read more
TIMEP hosted development economist Hussein Cheaito to discuss the state of LGBTQ+ community amidst multiple crises. Read more
TPI's Hussein Cheaito comments on the Sovereign Wealth Fund. Read more
Hussein Cheaito comments on Nabih Berri's re-election for the 7th time. Read more
Sami Atallah gives commentary on the newly elected parliament and the role of the opposition in changing political dynamics Read more
Director Sami Atallah offers further insight into the Lebanese elections and their aftermath Read more
Sami Zoughaib discusses elections during his appearance on Al Araby Read more
Fellow Christiana Parreira and director Sami Atallah talk about the Lebanese parliamentary election results and the changes that have resulted. Listen
Director Sami Atallah talks about the aftermath of the Lebanese parliamentary elections and what kind of reforms the country needs Read more
Sami Zoughaib comments on clientelism and vote-buying ahead of the parliamentary elections Read more
Director Sami Atallah and fellow Christiana Parreira take a closer look at Lebanon's opposition as elections near. Read more
Nadim ElKak comments on Lebanon's oppositionist scene in the buildup to the 2022 parliamentary elections. Read more
Georgia Dagher from The Policy Initiative comments on the role of the Lebanese diaspora in swinging the vote in favor of opposition parties. Read more
Sami Zoughaib comments on the capital controls law amidst negotiations with the IMF. Read more
Director Sami Atallah comments on the upcoming Lebanese elections, accountability, and the deal with the IMF during his appearance on Voice of Lebanon on April 25th. Read more
Cynthia Saghir provides commentary on the topic of refugees in Lebanon Read more
Sami Atallah, founding director of TPI, discussed with the Financial Times the Riad Salameh controversy and it epitomizes the rottenness of Lebanon’s political system. Read more
A detailed assessment of local economic development focusing on economic activity, human capital, government policy and territorial dynamics in the three regions. Read more
L'Orient-Le Jour interviewed Georgia Dagher, TPI Political Researcher, on predictions for the 2022 parliamentary elections based on her extensive research and data she collected and analyzed for the 2018 elections. Read more
TPI economist Sami Zoughaib commented on Riad Salemeh's active role in Lebanon's collapse, in light of judicial actions against the central bank governor Read more
Mounir Mahmalat, senior economist, presented a TPI paper published by the team's researchers on resource sharing in Lebanon, at the American Economic Association Conference. Read more