As the Lebanese government prepares to start formal negotiations with the IMF, Alternative Frequencies host Bilal El-Amine asks Oxfam Regional Director Sally Abi Khalil about the prospects and pitfalls of these critical talks. Is Lebanon prepared for these negotiations and what kinds of outcomes can we expect?

Sally Abi Khalil is a humanitarian and development practitioner with 20 years of experience in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Tunisia, Egypt, and Syria. She is currently Regional Director at Oxfam for the MENA region.