Beyond the Rubble: Government at the Helm, Partners at the Table |Panel 1| WOFL 2026

Lebanon’s recovery requires strong public sector leadership, strategic partnerships, and sustained international support. This panel will explore how reconstruction, reform, and economic revival can advance together while rebuilding public trust and community resilience. It will highlight the shared role of women and men, alongside local and international partners, in strengthening institutions, mobilizing resources, and fostering inclusive, sustainable growth. SPEAKERS ● H.E. Haneen Al Sayed Minister of Social Affairs, Government of Lebanon ● H.E. Sandra De Waele Ambassador of the European Union in Lebanon ● Enrique Blanco Armas World Bank Group Country Manager for Lebanon ● Imran Riza UN Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon MODERATOR ● Lamia Moubayad President of the Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan #WomenOnTheFrontLines #WOFL2026 #MayChidiacFoundation #UNWomen #womenleadership