Salam Endorses Her and Berri Refuses Her, Who Is Lamya Moubayed?

Lamya Moubayed has an extensive academic and professional background in both the public and financial sectors.

Education

• Holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Development from the American University of Beirut (AUB).
• Holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the École Supérieure des Affaires (ESA).
• Holds a Master of Science degree from the American University of Beirut.

Professional Experience & Responsibilities

• President of the Basil Fuleihan Institute for Financial and Economic Studies at the Lebanese Ministry of Finance.
• Vice-Chair of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Public Administration.
• Has worked and collaborated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
• Founding member and Secretary-General of the GIFT-MENA network of civil service training schools in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Nominated twice, in 2018 and 2022, by the United Nations Secretary-General to serve on the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration.
• Lecturer in Public Administration at the Institute of Political Science at Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut.
• Recipient of the French National Order of Merit, with the rank of Knight.