by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Apr 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
People queue to buy bread outside a bakery in Beirut, Lebanon April 12, 2022. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir By Alex Harper Crisis Analytics Team Leader, Mercy Corps Lebanon More than 11 million people have been displaced in Ukraine—with 4.9 million of them having fled the...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Apr 11, 2022 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: The Lebanese pound’s (LBP) value against the US dollar (USD) declined in March, largely over concerns about how long Circular 161 will remain in force and multiple probes targeting the banking sector locally and internationally. Investigations into the...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Apr 10, 2022 | Our stories
Lebanon is an incredibly beautiful, dynamic and diverse country that has faced enormous challenges in recent years. Now, the situation is worsening due to the ripple effects from the war in Ukraine. In the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon – about 30 kilometers East of Beirut —...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Apr 1, 2022 | Our stories
To facilitate market linkages and enhance networking opportunities, Mercy Corps Lebanon supported five Small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in the latest edition of HORECA Connects 2022. Throughout the three-day exhibition, the SMEs showcased their...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Mar 28, 2022 | LCAT Flash Reports, LCAT Reports
Lebanon faces significant fallout from the Ukraine conflict due to potential grain shortages and the economic impact of higher commodity prices – in particular fuel – when it can least afford it. Mired in one of the largest economic contractions in...
