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VISSION<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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is an independent NGO aiming to develop a network of Lebanese Oil,Gas and Energy Experts<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

LOGI\u2019s objective<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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LOGI\u2019s objective is to develop a network of Lebanese experts in the global energy industry and provide them with a platform to lobby Lebanese policy makers and educate Lebanese citizens on the key decisions facing the oil ,gas and energy sectors.<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is the Focus of LOGI<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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LOGI focuses on public awareness, policy development and advocacy to help Lebanon maximize the economic and social benefits of its oil and gas wealth, avoid the resource curse and ensure a transparent and efficient energy sector.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Help Lebanon Maximize The Economic and Social Benefits of its Oil and Gas Wealth and ensure a transparent and efficient energy sectors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ENABLE EXPERTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Platform for experts to shape Lebanon\u2019s oil and gas industry<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EDUCATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Educating policymakers and citizens on oil and gas<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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INFLUENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Advancing innovative policy solutions<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Help Lebanon Maximize The Economic and Social Benefits of its Oil and Gas Wealth and ensure a transparent and efficient energy sectors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Meet our <\/span>Executive<\/span> Board<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mr. Amer Mardam-Bey<\/h2>\n\t\t
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EXPERTISE\u00a0<\/strong>International Business, Finance and Program ManagementCURRENT ROLE\u00a0<\/strong>Venture partner at The Unit
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Reed International, Siraj Capital, Harris, ATCALL, AEGIS
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BA in Business Administration, Management & Public Policy, New England College; MBA in International Finance & Marketing, American University Washington, and a diploma of Expertise on the European Economic Community from the Center for Research and Documentation on the EEC at the American University Washington<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EXPERTISE\u00a0<\/strong>Energy and Public Affairs Analyst
\nCURRENT ROLE\u00a0<\/strong>Journalist at Executive Magazine
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\nUnited Nations
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\nMaster in Public Administration, AUB Bachelor Political Science, Hamline University<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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EXPERTISE\u00a0<\/strong>Eastern Mediterranean Energy Analyst
\nCURRENT ROLE\u00a0<\/strong>Associate Partner & Contributor to Natural Gas Europe
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\nCredit Suisse
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\nLLM, City University Bachelor of Laws, USJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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EXPERTISE\u00a0<\/strong>Public Policies Analyst
\nCURRENT ROLE\u00a0<\/strong>Director of Public Policies at Kulluna Irada, a civic organization for political reform in Lebanon
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\nFormer editor in chief of Le Commerce du Levant, Correspondent for Le Figaro in Beirut
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\nMaster\u2019s degree in economics and finance from the Institute of Political Studies in Paris (Science Po) Diploma in journalism and media from the Journalists\u2019 Training Center in Paris (CFJ)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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EXPERTISE\u00a0<\/strong>Energy Financing
\nCURRENT ROLE\u00a0<\/strong>Head Large Corporate & Specialized Lending
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\nCurrently Bank Audi Sal, Previously Goldman Sachs
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\nBA in Economics – AUB \/ MA in Financial Economics – AUB<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Meet our <\/span>Advisory<\/span> Board<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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EXPERTISE\u00a0<\/strong>Finance
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EXPERTISE\u00a0<\/strong>Energy Governance
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\nInstitut d\u2019etudes Politiques de Paris, University of Cairo
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EXPERTISE\u00a0<\/strong>Energy Law, Competition Law
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\nDubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Hawkamah-Institute for Corporate Governance and the Mudara Institute of Directors, Former Minister of Economy and Trade and Minister of Industry of Lebanon, Central Bank of Lebanon
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\nCURRENT ROLE\u00a0<\/strong>Responsible for supporting civil society’s role as an active watchdog to prompt policy reform and reduce corruption in reform.
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LOGI aims to advocate for transparency in Lebanon\u2019s oil and gas industry, and will thus be fully transparent in its own operations. LOGI\u2019s financial and administrative activities will be made available to the wider public in an annual report.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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