Shaping the Future of Economic Zones.
Driving governance excellence, forging ahead with innovation, and breeding sustainability amid collaboration in the field and the opportunity in Lebanon and the Gulf states.
Foundations of Our Work
The Center aims to expand academic and research perspectives related to economic zones and governance of decision-making processes within them, in cooperation and coordination with the relevant authorities in Lebanon and abroad. Particularly, the Center focuses on the following:
The Lebanese International Center for Governance of Economic Zones (LICGEZ)
The LICGEZ is a leading center engaged in the advancement of the development, management, and governance of economic zones in Lebanon and the Gulf region. Through knowledge and expertise and working in strategic alliance with others, the center encourages innovation, strengthens sustainable economic development, and fosters the best in governance practice. By linking decision-makers, experts, and institutions, LICGEZ is at the forefront of setting the future for economic zones in Lebanon and the Gulf.
Sectors
Our activities at LICGEZ span several core sectors that drive the sustainable development and governance of economic zones. We collaborate with economic development authorities to enable growth strategies, with legal and regulatory institutions to drive international governance standards, and with research and academic institutions to establish specialized studies and innovation. We also engage with investors and private sector leaders to align economic zone projects with market demand, as well as forge strong alliances with development institutions and international partners to achieve international alignment. With this broad scale of partnership across Lebanon and the Gulf region, LICGEZ seeks to put economic zones into a position as forces of resilience, investment, and long-term prosperity.