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The end of Ta’ef: 20 years later, it is yet to be implemented
Twenty years ago, Lebanese MPs gathered in the Saudi city of Ta’ef and ratified the Document of National Accord, also known as the Ta’ef accord, putting an end to the Lebanese civil war. It established the second Lebanese republic on the ruins of the first, which was founded on the 1943 National Pact.
The domestic and regional events that dictated the terms of the agreement are not what our study will focus on. The article will instead evaluate what has been accomplished so far and offer a comparison of the powers of each of the three top state officials before and after the Ta’ef accord. Read the rest of this entry »
Electricity Reform Plan: Essential; Funding Unavailable
Power cuts throughout most of Lebanon – often without prior notice, contrary to the announced rationing program – are the norm. The administrative capital of Beirut is an exception, with power cuts lasting for only three hours during the daytime. This is a problem that most Lebanese suffer from, except for the minority that can afford private generators.
Many plans have been drafted since 1992 to address this dilemma, all falling short of fulfilling their purpose. Moreover, the situation has been deteriorating, and may become even worse if the government does not adopt a comprehensive plan with immediate and long term solutions. The Monthly has investigated the situation and the most significant solutions that are being proposed by the Higher Council for Privatization (HCP). Read the rest of this entry »
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