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The tax system in Lebanon is unfair and inefficient. As part of rethinking Lebanon’s policies in light of the current crisis, this paper proposes key reforms to make tax incidence more progressive; strengthen tax compliance; and broaden the tax base. It also calls for considering a one-off wealth tax to help resolve the current crisis in a socially fair manner. It posits that the fight for fiscal justice and effectiveness needs to become more central in political debates as a just fiscal system is a requisite of any vision for a “new Lebanon”.
The Citizen Foundation presents a unique blend. Its presence in Lebanon helps prioritize the policy options and centralize the efforts of many different groups of Lebanese talents in the world who are committed in helping the country and who are active in finding solutions. Upstream, its topics are discussed with bilateral and multilateral players and various stakeholders, which ensures their interest and support. During the work, it involves specialists with experience in the Lebanese public administration, as well as university students who will spread the debate in their institutions. Then, the end products will be debated in Lebanon, presented to the government, opposition groups, and opinion leaders. The purpose is to create the debate and lobby for implementation, internally and externally.
Taxation (as it is at the heart of the overhaul of the social contract) and inequalities
Digital transition, as it is at the heart of the country's economic transformation
Civil rights, women’s rights
Boosting Lebanon’s human capital; Education
Energy, telecom, water and sanitation
Green transition, clean energy, climate change (regional)
Transports & infrastructure, to build a sense of national common space & boost productivity
Lebanon and the European neighborhood policy
Trade policies, with a focus on the European Union
The labor market and migration, to restore competitiveness and address geopolitical challenges
Food security, the delivery of humanitarian relief, and innovative approaches to education in the absence of functioning state institutions
The parallel evolution of Lebanon and Syria, currency and trade
Strengthening the state of Law
Enforcing accountability for key stakeholders
Strengthening social nets
A banking resolution framework
Increasing the share of green energy
Protecting depositors, what can still be done?
Improve popular representativeness, a set of measures.
The Citizen Foundation presents a unique blend. Its presence in Lebanon helps prioritize the policy options and centralize the efforts of many different groups of Lebanese talents in the world who are committed in helping the country and who are active in finding solutions. Upstream, its topics are discussed with bilateral and multilateral players and various stakeholders, which ensures their interest and support. During the work, it involves specialists with experience in the Lebanese public administration, as well as university students who will spread the debate in their institutions. Then, the end products will be debated in Lebanon, presented to the government, opposition groups, and opinion leaders. The purpose is to create the debate and lobby for implementation, internally and externally.
Taxation (as it is at the heart of the overhaul of the social contract) and inequalities
Digital transition, as it is at the heart of the country's economic transformation
Civil rights, women’s rights
Boosting Lebanon’s human capital; Education
Energy, telecom, water and sanitation
Green transition, clean energy, climate change (regional)
Transports & infrastructure, to build a sense of national common space & boost productivity
Lebanon and the European neighborhood policy
Trade policies, with a focus on the European Union
The labor market and migration, to restore competitiveness and address geopolitical challenges
Food security, the delivery of humanitarian relief, and innovative approaches to education in the absence of functioning state institutions
The parallel evolution of Lebanon and Syria, currency and trade
Strengthening the state of Law
Enforcing accountability for key stakeholders
Strengthening social nets
A banking resolution framework
Increasing the share of green energy
Protecting depositors, what can still be done?
Improve popular representativeness, a set of measures.
One or two in-depth studies on the chosen theme which will result in the regular publication of concise notes outlining the diagnostic, the issues and possible solutions in the meantime.
In parallel, short and well-focused sectoral or system-improving studies will be issued in line with the context of the moment.
Formats suitable for social media will be produced. Podcasts and media will also be used.