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Syria and Lebanon's paths to economic recovery

2025/6/26
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Becky Wright
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Emma Wall
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Fahed Saad Kiwan
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Ketitra Pakka
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Nasser Saidi
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Panton Loy Kunnantar
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Stefan Powell
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Tom Crusipon
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Fahed Saad Kiwan：自2011年以来，我们城市电力供应极不稳定，经常一天停电12到18个小时，这已经成为常态。我们不得不依赖汽车电池和小型路由器电池来维持基本生活。虽然最近电力中断是为了更换线路，但盗窃电线的犯罪行为也时有发生。世界银行提供的1.5亿美元援助，相对于叙利亚电力系统重建所需的20亿美元来说，只是杯水车薪。我认为，只有国际社会恢复与叙利亚的合作和投资，开放市场，才能真正改善包括电力在内的各个领域。如果能保证每天8小时的电力供应，对我们来说将是一个巨大的进步，因为我们长期生活在黑暗中。然而，更重要的是安全问题。许多有经济能力的人已经离开叙利亚，只有那些无力离开的人还留在这里。因此，在恢复电力供应之前，确保安全是至关重要的。虽然我认为新政府并非极端政府，但少数群体与政府之间存在权力争夺，政府对安全局势的控制力仍然有限，这使得国际捐助者对提供重建资金持谨慎态度。

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This chapter discusses the challenges faced by Syria in restoring its electricity system after years of civil war. A recent $150 million World Bank grant is examined, along with the perspectives of a local journalist who highlights the significant need for further investment and improved security for the country to recover.
  • $150 million World Bank grant to restore Syria's electricity system
  • Significant power cuts in Sueda, Syria
  • Need for over $2 billion for electricity infrastructure
  • Security concerns hinder economic recovery and population return

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With the World Bank awarding $150 million to Syria and $250 million to Lebanon in order to help the two Middle Eastern countries infrastructures redevelop after turbulent periods, we discuss what needs to be done to grow their economic confidence.

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