Restoring financial trust in Lebanon: AUB to host conference on economic recovery
In response to Lebanon's ongoing financial challenges, the American University of
Beirut (AUB) will host a conference titled Restoring Financial Trust in Lebanon:
Building Integrity for a Better Future on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 9:30 AM to
4:00 PM at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB), Maamari Auditorium.
Organized by the Business Practice and Policy Initiative at OSB, in collaboration
with the Good Governance and Citizenship Observatory at AUB, the event will
bring together financial experts, policymakers, and academics from Lebanon and
the region, including keynote speaker Dr. Tarek Mitri, Deputy Prime Minister, to
explore systemic risks, emerging trends, and innovative solutions for restoring
financial accountability and trust.
The conference will feature a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions
focused on promoting good governance and charting a course toward economic
recovery and sustainable development.
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