A paper on industrial policy in Lebanon was prepared and presented by Dr. Elie Yashouie, an LCPS research associate, and a professor of Economics at St. Joseph University. The seminar was held at the American University of Beirut Alumni Association on the September 28, 1995.

The policy paper outlines the main problems and opportunities facing the Lebanese industry and calls for more favorable government policies. The seminar was attended by 45 economists, academics, businessmen, and journalists. The presentation was commented on by Mr. Nicholas Nahass who is a member of the Board of Directors of the Lebanese Industrialists Association.

The study entitled "Towards an Industrial Strategy for Lebanon " was published in Arabic and was widely circulated to ministers, parliamentarians, economist and members of the press. It includes the paper and the discussions.

The seminar was part of a research and conference program entitled "The Lebanese Economic Tribune" (LET), organized by the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies and supported by the International Center for Economic Growth (ICEG) and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). The objective of the LET was to guide research, organize workshops and conferences, and provide information and analysis on key economic issues.