Ep.161 (Video): Electricity Reform with Jessica Obeid

The Beirut Banyan

0:00 Intro 5:57 Repetitive Statements without Reform 11:42 Navigating & Adjusting to the Abnormal 21:06 The Core Issue 34:22 Systemic Mismanagement & Lack of Maintenance 42:43 Potential Benefits of Decentralization 49:36 Indulging in Self-Promotion :) We're back with Jessica Obeid for Episode 161 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/XCf0-X8sZG8 We discuss electricity reform and why the post-civil war political order plays a detrimental role in preventing basic restructuring needed for sustainable energy throughout the country. We also discuss basic demands of protestors calling for accountability and trust, and why those critical components are necessary for serious change in state institution reliability and functionality in Lebanon. Jessica Obeid is an energy consultant, former resident fellow at Chatham House and former UN Chief Engineer. The articles mentioned in this episode are linked below: https://www.executive-magazine.com/economics-policy/lebanons-new-electricity-plan https://www.iptgroup.com.lb/Library/Assets/Small%20size%20Mag%20pages-012948.pdf Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Watch these episodes via our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.