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Institution

Banque du Liban

Lebanon's central bank, responsible for monetary policy and financial stability; its independence is central to banking reform debates.

Banque du Liban is Lebanon's central bank, established in 1963 with authority over currency issuance, monetary policy, and reserves. It played a central role in financing the state and stabilizing the exchange rate before the financial crisis. After 2019, its independence and governance became central to banking sector reform and negotiations with the IMF.

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