Government Formation in Lebanon Lowers Near-Term Risks

Overview

Lebanon's leaders agreed a new national unity government on 31 January 2019, ending nine months of political impasse. This development should help reduce near-term political risk, restore domestic confidence, as well as provide an opportunity to implement measures to revive economic growth and address the country's large macroeconomic imbalances.

Attachments

• Non-Rating Action Commentary (CRA)
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