Document Type: Procurement Plan Report No.: STEP3765 Document Date: SEP 13, 2017

Author: Wafa Charafeddine Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Technology is one of the main drivers of productivity and economic growth. Developing countries have traditionally had difficulties in both developing technology and absorbing foreign technology. ... See More + However, the recent emergence of tech startups present an opportunity. Tech start-ups are an effective a mechanism to both create local technology and absorb foreign technology. The objective of this report is to provide a better understanding of the status of Beirut’s start-up ecosystem and provide policy recommendations for policy makers and other stakeholders who are interested in supporting the growth and sustainability of the ecosystem. The report is based on an in-depth survey of startups and supportive stakeholders of the ecosystem. The findings point out to an early-to middle stage start-up ecosystem that has passed its nascent growth phase but is still far from maturity. Skills, supportive infrastructure, finance pipeline, and community and networks are examined and gaps are identified. Policy recommendations to tackle these gaps are presented based on international practices.  See Less -

Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 119654 Document Date: SEP 08, 2017

Author: Mulas,Victor; Qian, Kathy; Henry,Stanley Scott Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Financial Statement Report No.: AUD0009435 Document Date: SEP 03, 2017

Author: Chaoul,Amal Gerges Document also available in: Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Financial Statement Report No.: AUD0009382 Document Date: AUG 28, 2017

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Document Type: Financial Statement Report No.: AUD0009382 Document Date: AUG 28, 2017

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Document Type: Financial Statement Report No.: AUD0009382 Document Date: AUG 28, 2017

Author: Chaoul,Amal Gerges Document also available in: Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Financial Statement Report No.: AUD0009382 Document Date: AUG 28, 2017

Author: Chaoul,Amal Gerges Document also available in: Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Procurement Plan Report No.: STEP3125 Document Date: AUG 07, 2017

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Document Type: Project Information and Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet Report No.: PIDISDSA20047 Document Date: AUG 01, 2017

Author: Mika-PetteriTorhonen Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Project Information and Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet Report No.: PIDISDSA20047 Document Date: JUL 25, 2017

Author: Mika-PetteriTorhonen Document also available in: English Disclosure Status: Disclosed