Editing Economy of Lebanon (section)

== 2025 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings ==
In April 2025, a Lebanese delegation participated in the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spring Meetings {{!}} World Bank Group |url=https://www.worldbank.org/en/meetings/splash/spring |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=World Bank |language=en}}</ref> where it presented a unified reform vision aimed at addressing Lebanon’s protracted financial and economic crisis. The delegation, led by Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, included the Minister of Economy, the Governor of Banque du Liban, and senior presidential advisors. This marked a notable shift from previous years, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) positively noting the coherence and clarity in Lebanon’s reform approach.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=IMF hears reform pitch: Lebanon presents unified reform vision to IMF at Spring Meetings |url=https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/news-bulletin-reports/850334/imf-hears-reform-pitch-lebanon-presents-unified-reform-vision-to-imf-a/en?utm_ |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=LBCIV7 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025 |title=Lebanon hopes to meet foreign bondholders in coming year, finance minister says |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/lebanon-hopes-meet-foreign-bondholders-coming-year-finance-minister-says-2025-04-15/?utm_source=chatgpt.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=IMF Egypt / Lebanon / Thailand |url=https://mediacenter.imf.org/news/imf-egypt---lebanon---thailand/s/8ec486a8-b999-4569-b995-d9e784f0d76f?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-04-21 |website=IMF Media Center |language=en}}</ref>

The delegation outlined a series of proposed reforms covering areas such as tax policy, social security, economic restructuring, and monetary governance. Banque du Liban Governor Karim A. Souaid emphasized the importance of preserving the central bank’s independence and safeguarding the rights of small depositors.<ref name=":9" />

While IMF officials welcomed the renewed seriousness of the Lebanese side, they reiterated that progress would depend on effective implementation—something that had hindered past negotiations due to political divisions and legislative inaction. Further discussions were held with IMF Middle East and Central Asia Director Jihad Azour. In addition, Lebanon sought support through a proposed $1 billion World Bank loan to assist in post-conflict reconstruction and the establishment of a national social safety net. According to the delegation, the reform proposals were internally driven and framed as essential for the country's economic recovery and long-term stability, rather than merely a response to external pressures.<ref name=":9" />