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Syria's Economy Faces Long Road to Recovery

2/24/2025

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Syria's economy, ravaged by 14 years of conflict, faces a daunting path to recovery, with GDP plummeting to less than half of its 2011 level and unemployment soaring threefold. Experts warn that a decade and a half of tenfold growth is necessary, emphasizing the urgent need for long-term investments in infrastructure and social services to foster stability and hope.

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Story summary

Syria's economy, ravaged by 14 years of conflict, faces a daunting path to recovery, with GDP plummeting to less than half of its 2011 level and unemployment soaring threefold. Experts warn that a decade and a half of tenfold growth is necessary, emphasizing the urgent need for long-term investments in infrastructure and social services to foster stability and hope.