Growth surprised on the upside in 2021. However, the outlook is clouded by the impact of the war in Ukraine, which is likely to put the economy under strain; Maintaining fiscal discipline in the face of rising energy and food prices as well as rising social demands, will be critical for preserving debt sustainability; Staying the course with the reform agenda is important to strengthen the resilience of the economy. A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Edward Gemayel, conducted a hybrid mission during March 9-15, 2022, to take stock of recent economic development…

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