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The World Bank In Lebanon

The World Bank’s engagement in Lebanon aims to continue to protect the people and businesses from the impact of the compounded crises, help prepare for the recovery of the Lebanese economy and advance the reform agenda in key social and economic sectors through knowledge and analytical work.

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US$250 million project to kickstart reconstruction in conflict-affected areas

Project will support most urgent repair and reconstruction of damaged critical public infrastructure and lifeline services and the sustainable management of rubble
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Lebanon Economic Monitor, Spring 2025: Turning the Tide?

Lebanon's real GDP is projected to grow by 4.7% in 2025.
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Lebanon Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment 2025

Reconstruction and recovery needs following the conflict that affected Lebanon are estimated at US$11 billion.

Lebanon At-A-Glance

The World Bank Group's Country Partnership Framework FY17-FY22 for the Lebanese Republic is focused on scaling up access to and quality of service delivery; and expanding economic opportunities and increasing human capital. It was informed by a broad range of consultations with the Government, Parliament, the private sector and civil society.

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Lebanon Emergency Crisis and COVID-19 Response Social Safety Net Project (ESSN)

The Government of Lebanon announced today the initiation of payment of cash transfers to 150,000 extreme poor Lebanese households under the World Bank financed Emergency Social Safety Net Project (ESSN), also known as AMAN.

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Jean-Christophe Carret

Division Director, Middle East Department, Middle East & North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan Region (MENAAP)

Enrique Blanco Armas

World Bank Group Country Manager for Lebanon

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National Poverty Targeting Program

Launched in 2011, the Lebanon National Poverty Targeting Program is a social safety net program supporting the poorest and most vulnerable Lebanese families using the proxy means testing targeting methodology.
Lebanon Power Sector Emergency Action Plan

The Lebanon Power Sector Emergency Action Plan presents a way forward to address the long-standing challenges of the sector. It aims to facilitate a public dialogue and inform the Lebanese Government’s efforts to embark ...
Report

Schools, Students, and Teachers in Lebanon : Research for Results Program 2021

This report presents the findings from the second phase of the Research for Results (R4R) program. The R4R program is a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), the World Bank, the UK ...
Lebanon Roads and Employment Project

The Lebanon Roads and Employment Project (REP) is a US$200 million project that aims to improve transport connectivity along select paved road sections and create short-term jobs for the Lebanese and Syrians. In response ...

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Beirut

Zeina El Khalil

+ 961 196 3438

zelkhalil@worldbank.org