The intention of this paper is to contribute in clarifying and discussing the difficult alternatives to be taken by the council of ministers with respect to the action of reform of the Public Administration in Lebanon. While the need for profound reform has been clear and urgent for quite some time, the arrival of the new Government provides a unique opportunity to embark on this in a dynamic and focused way. This paper also aims to emphasize the urgency of reform, to outline possible strategic choices and to present suggestions for action in the short and medium term.