THE LEBANESE BUSINESSMEN ASSOCIATION

 
The Lebanese Businessmen Association (RDCL) was established in 1986. Its main objective was to defend the economic liberalism and the interests of private enterprise. Today, it numbers about 300 businessmen and managers from all sectors of the Lebanese economy.

Its activities are aimed on a national level at the public sector. It is a reflection of the deep conviction that the private sector must coordinate with the public sector in its mission founded on socio-economic development.  

The RDCL has progressively asserted itself as an organisation representing the Lebanese private sector, thus becoming a credible speaker in the local and foreign political, economic and social circles.  
 

An innovative spirit
One of the most distinguishing points of the RDCL lies in the fact that it does not compete with any of the existing official associations. This uniqueness assumes three complementary stipulations : 
  1. The introduction of a new economic approach, with priority given to the introduction of more  rationality  in the economic debate and in the organization of structural and conceptuel  foundation.          
  2. The consultative approach to admissions allowing the RDCL to gather adherents to its objectives. 
  3. The RDCL's synergy on three levels : the General Assembly, the Commissions and the Board of Directors.  
Reflection and intervention

The RDCL's activities cover two fields :  
Internally, it encourages all its members to participate in reflection groups that allow it to convey its ideas to a diverse public and defend its beliefs.  
Externally, it is illustrated in the support of the liberal system that governs Lebanon and in the defence of its members' interests.  

                                                               Mission statement 

The RDCL is an association of businessmen and women united by a common vision of the Lebanese economy. To accordance with the text unanimously adopted in the RDCL's original Charter at the General Assembly held on June 21, 1997, this vision is based on the protection of economic liberalism including :  

  • Private property. 
  • Individual liberties. 
  • Equal opportunity. 
  • Individual initiative. 
  • Free enterprise. 
The RDCL's objective is to give Lebanese businessmen and women a more important role in the elaboration of national economic policy. This role should ensure the defence and promotion of a liberal economy where : 
Healthy competition generates growth and development. 
The intervention of the State in the economy is limited. 
Social peace and stability prevail. 
Every individual person has the opportunity of fullfilling all his or her potential.
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