December 2018

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December 2018, N°14
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from LIMS

December 21, 2018 - Amar Seaside Restaurant, Beirut, Lebanon

All the staff at LIMS and 2 board members enjoyed a dinner with their guests Mr. Lee and Mrs. Alexandra Benham from the Ronald Coase Institute. LIMS would like to wish everyone a prosperous new year, full of success, peace, and good health. As 2019 is around the corner, LIMS is excited to bring positive change to Lebanon through the organization’s policy research, LLA program, and other impactful events.

Potential Synergies Among Influential Think Tanks
December 3-7, 2018 - Dayat Al Roumi, Morocco

LIMS Director Ms. Kristelle Mardini participated in the Think Tank Empowerment Program, with 8 think tanks from 8 countries. She talked about the work LIMS is doing in Lebanon, putting focus on the proposed electricity solution. Ms. Mardini pointed out that the most suitable way to improve the Arab world is by implementing successfully-tested market solutions and customizing them to fit each country's society. She also talked about how government interventions in the Arab world failed to deliver growth, jobs and prosperity; therefore, different policies have to be adopted in the future.

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What Role Do Think Tanks Play in the Arab World?
December 7-8 , 2018 - Rabat, Morocco

Ms. Mardini attended the 4th edition of the Arab Liberty Festival along with Arab policy experts, economists, entrepreneurs and decisions makers from 8 different countries. Ms. Mardini talked about the Lebanese experience during the 1940s and how the founding fathers of the modern Lebanon were able to ensure a democratic transition, only by liberating the society and limiting government intervention in the economy. She also noted that think tanks are now able to make an impact in their countries by providing sound and feasible economic solutions.

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Alissa Abboud Joins LIMS as Community Manager
November 19, 2018 - LIMS' Offices, Tripoli, Lebanon

Alissa Abboud joined LIMS in November 2018, she is responsible for managing and engaging LIMS' online community and the think tank's social media presence on different platforms. She is in charge of developing LIMS’ exposure on Facebook, handling the organization’s website and its monthly newsletter. Alissa holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Balamand.

LIMS Leaders' Academy: LLA-101, 2019

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