[Beirut] French reform proposal for Lebanon delves into details

The French draft proposals get into the nitty-gritty details of public policy in Lebanon, underlining some laws and projects and sidelining others. Here are the main points: COVID-19 and the humanitarian situation The government will prepare and disseminate a coronavirus pandemic control plan “that includes support for the most vulnerable people”. It will strengthen social safety net programmes for the population. Aftermath of the Beirut explosion The government will facilitate the distribution of humanitarian aid – provided by the international community and coordinated by the United Nations – in an “expeditious, transparent and effective manner”. It will put in place governance mechanisms to allow…