The Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL) is the national investment promotion agency that was established in 1994 with the aim of promoting Lebanon as a key investment destination, and attracting, facilitating and retaining investments in the country.

Investment Law No.360 that was enacted in 2001 reinforced IDAL’s mission, providing a framework for regulating investment activities in Lebanon, and providing investors with a range of incentives and business support services. It identified a set of priority sectors that showed the most promising opportunities in terms of their investment potential and impact on socio-economic growth, including Agriculture, Agro Industry, Industry, IT, Media, Technology, Telecommunication and Tourism sectors.

In addition to its role as investment promotion agency, IDAL is entrusted with the active promotion and marketing of Lebanese exports including agricultural and agro-industrial products.

IDAL enjoys financial and administrative autonomy and reports to the President of the Council of Ministers who exercises a tutorial authority over it.