Lebanon stands today not only at the edge of economic collapse but also at the center of a profound governance crisis. The financial meltdown that began in 2019 unveiled structural …
Zeina Zeidan

Zeina Zeidan
Dr. Zeina Zeidan is a governance advisor and board chair with over 20 years of experience in financial strategy, ESG, and institutional reform. She is the founder of TAT Essentials Consulting LLC, based in the United States, and serves on many corporate boards. She is the Vice President of Transparency International Lebanon. She was the first woman to chair the board of a financial institution in Lebanon and holds a doctorate in Management Sciences from Université Aix-Marseille III
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Corporate GovernanceCorporate Social ResponsibilityFinancial IndicatorsFinancial reality
Lebanon’s ESG and IFRS Compliance Gap: A Challenge or an Opportunity?
by Zeina Zeidanby Zeina ZeidanAs global financial markets prioritize transparency, sustainability, and corporate accountability, countries worldwide are integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards into their financial regulations. The adoption of the International Financial …
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CommentEconomics & PolicySpecial Report
Arab listed Companies: A New Emphasis on ESG Investing Through a Gender-Based Lens
by Zeina Zeidanby Zeina ZeidanIn the recent decade, Arab-listed companies have been aiming to achieve the correct implication of gender-lens investing (GLI) by tackling significant and vast opportunities on the rise. So, what do …
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BankingSpecial Report
Reduce the gender gap in Lebanon’s finance sector to boost productivity and growth
by Zeina Zeidanby Zeina ZeidanLebanon’s capital market needs a turbo boost. The Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) has long been hobbled by the lack of companies listed, and the lack of associated opportunities. This is …
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The greatest adventure of all, that is how I would describe my dual journey: my career and motherhood. The ability to balance two vastly different worlds is testament to the …
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Corporate governance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been insufficient and is preventing corporations from fulfilling their economic potential. Corporate governance is crucial when companies seek to …