People gather at a shop that provides money transfer services in Beirut on November 9. Remittances accounted for 53.8% of the nation's GDP last year, an NGO has said. AFP
People gather at a shop that provides money transfer services in Beirut on November 9. Remittances accounted for 53.8% of the nation's GDP last year, an NGO has said. AFP

MENA

Lebanon

Over half of Lebanon's GDP comes from remittances, report says

As the country continues to suffer from a prolonged economic crisis, families and communities have become increasingly reliant on outside help

Nada Homsi
Nada Homsi
Beirut

December 06, 2022