Reading Time: 2 minutes Beirut, 20 August 2020 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Executive Magazine, Lebanon’s premier economic, financial, and business magazine, are today announcing a new partnership to support national dialogue on efforts to fight corruption in Lebanon through evidence-based analysis and actionable recommendations. The fight against corruption is a top national priority amid efforts…
Coalition formed to defend free speech in Lebanon
Reading Time: 3 minutes Fourteen local and international organizations announced a coalition to defend freedom of speech in Lebanon on July 13. Along with most signatories, I share doubts about the viability of this collective action, but also a certitude about its necessity. In the 20 years I have been a journalist, rarely have I been more scared about…
Executive is hiring!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Executive Magazine is looking to hire a new sections editor, starting September 1. The new sections editor would take responsibility for producing and coordinating our coverage of innovative/newly rising economic sectors and also traditional economic strengths that are continuing to play important roles, from hospitality to trade and entrepreneurship. Role/Responsibilities: Research and prepare questions to…
Executive Magazine and FNF MENA sign memorandum of understanding
Reading Time: 2 minutes Comprehensive efforts for the development and advocacy for economic reforms in the MENA region are being driven by a first-of-its-kind cooperation between Executive Magazine and the Regional Office Middle East and North Africa of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF MENA). On May 21, Executive Magazine and FNF MENA agreed to launch their cooperation by…