Key policy developments in education, training and employment - Lebanon 2024

Over the last five years, Lebanon has endured acute crises including the recent conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the refugee crisis and the economic depression, which have exacerbated the country's long-lasting political instability and have hampered its development. In addition, to the economic impact of the Ukraine crisis – wheat shortages and global increases in commodity prices – the government had to face the ongoing economic and financial crises. Secondly, it had to continue negotiations with the IMF on the implementation of a set of reforms in the banking and energy sectors, for which little measures have been taken so far. This has been a major impediment that has continued to fuel tension in the country. The real issue is that the current President’s term ended on 31 October 2022, and despite all efforts over the years, no candidates have been found so far. However, towards the end of 2024, Lebanon’s parliament appears to be on the verge of voting for the country’s next president after a two-year void.