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Special Report: Syria & Lebanon - Beirut has a huge debt mountain to tackle
With its economy forecast to expand by 8 per cent in 2010, Lebanon is second only behind Qatar in the Middle East in terms of economic growth. Yet, despite this, analysts continue to question the long-term sustainability of Lebanon’s expanding economy
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Special Report: Syria - Economic reform a priority
Compared with the dark days of 2005, when Syria’s international reputation stood in tatters in the wake of the assassination of Lebanon’s former prime minister, Rafiq Hariri, Damascus now cuts a more confident public profile.
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Special Report: North Africa - A position of strength in gas supply
In terms of location and resources, North Africa is well placed to become the leading gas supplier to the European market, if it can overcome the problems caused by government inflexibility and a lack of progress on key projects.
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Special report: North African gas
In terms of location and resources, North Africa is well placed to become the leading gas supplier to the European market, if it can overcome the problems caused by government inflexibility and a lack of progress on key projects.




