UNDP and Executive Magazine partner to advance dialogue on addressing corruption in Lebanon

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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 to help Lebanon address its current economic crisis and accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development. “This partnership comes at a very important moment. The devastating explosion at the Port of Beirut on August 4 has underlined the urgency to address transparency and accountability, now more than ever,” said Celine Moyroud, the UNDP resident representative in Lebanon. “Curbing corruption is of central importance to the response and recovery efforts. But beyond that, it is a cornerstone for broader governance reforms required in response to the country’s deepening economic and financial crisis.”