Matti: Participation of the “Lebanese Forces ministers” in the next session has not yet been decided
IMLebanon: Member of the Strong Republic bloc MP Nazih Matti explained that “the participation of the Lebanese Forces ministers in the next session has not yet been decided, and we still have time to make a decision,” noting that “Energy Minister Joe Saddi did the impossible to put the electricity sector on the right track by activating the work of the regulatory authority…”
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Electricity supply and reform
Does the announcement concern financing, fuel, grid repairs or electricity actually delivered?
A 2019 IMF paper examined electricity-sector inefficiencies and the proposed reform plan. The sector’s problems therefore predate the recent announcements.
IMF · 2019 ↗In October 2024, the World Bank announced approval of a $250 million project for renewable energy, grid services and reforms in Lebanon. Project approval does not establish that works are complete or that supply has improved.
World Bank · 2024 ↗
Earlier reporting on this subject
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