IMF discusses Lebanon banking reform and 2027 budget
An IMF mission that visited on 15–18 September reviewed banking restructuring and fiscal planning. The Fund expects contraction and double-digit inflation in 2026.
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An IMF mission that visited on 15–18 September reviewed banking restructuring and fiscal planning. The Fund expects contraction and double-digit inflation in 2026.
Revenue reached JD5.625 billion in January–July 2026. Non-tax receipts made the larger contribution to the increase, while capital spending also rose.
The seasonally adjusted EU ratio was also 3.1%.
Eurostat reported an EU ratio of 82.9% at the end of the first quarter.
The ministry described eligible lending channelled through commercial banks.
The ministry announced earlier application of the 12% seasonal rate.
The eight-month total rose 32% from the same period a year earlier.
The ministry announced a TRY 150,000 ceiling for exhibition support.
The ministry announced different interest subsidy discount rates.
The programme projects 5% growth and 9% inflation for 2029; these are official forecasts and targets, not achieved results.