<p> Lebanon International Investment and Reconstruction Conference</p><p>23-24 November 2006</p><p>Phoenicia Intercontinental, Beirut-Lebanon</p><p>For the second time in less than twenty years, Lebanon is facing another daunting task of reconstruction in the aftermath of the demolition and economic losses sustained in the latest war with Israel. </p><p>To analyze the repercussions of these events, Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group is organizing the Lebanon International Investment and Reconstruction Conference to be held in Beirut November 23-24, 2006 at Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel. </p><p>The Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Lebanon in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and the Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL) co- organize the conference, which will assess Lebanon’s reconstruction priorities and economic prospects. </p><p>The most vital question at hand centers on the speed with which Lebanon can spring back from the latest setbacks of the war. The Conference will explore two main channels of discussion: methods to resume the pace of economic growth, halted after a record-setting drive in the first half of 2006, through the resumption of regional investments; and the reestablishment of the status Lebanon was once again developing as a favored tourism destination. </p><p>While still in its early stages and facing several obstacles, the reconstruction process, which is expected to cost over 10 billion USD, will create several business and investment opportunities. The Conference will serve as a platform for exploring these and many other cooperative prospects. </p><p>High profile speakers and participants, including government ministers and senior officials, business leaders and financiers, leading economists, analysts, representatives of Arab and international institutions involved in the financing and realization of the reconstruction programs, will be on hand to discuss: </p><p> Reconstruction requirements, priorities and projected costs.  The Lebanese economy after the war and prospects for recovery and renewed growth.  Business and investment opportunities, especially as related to reconstruction.  The status and future role of Lebanon in the regional economy and its potential as a hub for Arab investments. </p>