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Syria's post‑conflict economic recovery

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In late July 2026 2026, an International Monetary Fund delegation visited Damascus, reviewing reforms and noting improvements in agriculture, hydrocarbons, electricity, trade trade, and services. The IMF forecasted double‑digit double-digit growth for 2026 and strong growth in 2027, while urging continued fiscal discipline, banking reforms reforms, and anti‑money‑laundering anti-money-laundering measures. The mission highlighted rising consumer and investor confidence after following the 2025 regime change and the return of about approximately 1.5 million refugees. A few days later, on On 7 August 2026, the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a $100 million grant through the International Development Association to fund the Syria Financial Sector Modernisation Project. The grant aims initiative seeks to build establish a modern, secure, and digitally enabled payment system, targeting financial sector by upgrading infrastructure and strengthening regulatory oversight. Key investments will target cybersecurity, IT, and core banking systems for the Central Bank of Syria and the Financial Intelligence Unit. The project aims to facilitate at least 15 million electronic retail payments annually and supporting 500 000 support 500,000 individuals and businesses, including 150 000 women, as part of broader efforts 150,000 women. Finance Minister Mohamed Yosr Barnieh noted that these grants do not impose burdens on the national treasury, adding that total World Bank grants to reintegrate Syria are projected to reach approximately $1 billion over the next three years. Central Bank Governor Mohamed Safwat Raslan described the approval as a milestone for aligning Syrian financial infrastructure with international standards and reintegrating the country into the global financial system.

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