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WELCOME TO THE ECONOMIC & SOCIAL COUNCIL OF LEBANON

Welcome to the website of the Economic and Social Council. The Council has been claimed by the Lebanese people since the advent of the first councils in the world, in France, in Italy; the UN ECOSOC was established at the same time as the main agencies more than 70 years ago. In 1989 it was decided at the Taif Conference, in 1995 the law was enacted, and in 2000 it became a reality. The ESC has functioned normally for one mandate; thereafter the appointment of the new assembly has been postponed many times which was an early warning of the freeze of institutions. "Emerging Lebanon" is the sign of the local and international efforts that were deployed so as the spirit of the Council remains alive and ready to serve Lebanon.

Activities

The Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, in a dialogue session held by the Economic Council, stated: "No banking reform can succeed in a country that cannot finance itself." Arbid emphasized the importance of the anticipated amendments to the draft la

03-06-2026

The Economic, Social, and Environmental Council held a dialogue and consultative meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, Karim Saeed. The meeting was attended by MPs Farid Boustani, Nicolas Sehnaoui, Tony Frangieh, Faisal Sayegh, Amin Sherri, Michel ...

Charles Arbid Chairman of Economic Social Council Will constitute a platform for dialogue on economy

26-05-2026

Charles Arbid, Chairman of the Lebanese Franchise Association, was today elected by acclamation the Chairman of The Economic and Social Council (ESC). Saad Eddine Sakr has become the Vice Chairman, and Mohamad Choucair, Salah Osseiran, George Nesraoui, Youssef El-Bassam, Anis Bou ...

The Economic, Social and Environmental Council in a New Form: Expanded Appointments and a Bet on a More Effective Role in Shaping Public Policies

26-05-2026

In a step reflecting a renewed effort to reactivate national consultative institutions, the Lebanese Council of Ministers has approved the decree establishing the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, as part of a broader process to modernize its structure and expand ...

President Aoun, during his meeting with the Economic Council, affirmed his continued efforts to reopen Arab markets. Arabid stated that Lebanon needs a new socio-economic contract that redefines a unified national identity.

26-05-2026

President Joseph Aoun affirmed his continued efforts to reopen Arab markets, particularly in the Gulf, to Lebanese products. He stressed the necessity of restoring confidence in Lebanon and the importance of reform "that begins from within, not from abroad." He ...

26-05-2026

Salam discussed with Arbid the launch of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council committees’ work and the results of his visit to Syria

15-05-2026

Nawaf Salam received Charles Arbid, who briefed him on the launch of the council committees’ work. In turn, Salam informed Arbid about the results of his visit to Syria, particularly regarding the development of trade and economic relations between the two ...