LCAT Reports
The Lebanon Crisis Analytics Team (LCAT) provides reactive and in-depth context analysis to inform the humanitarian community in Lebanon. The information and analysis contained in this report is strictly to inform the humanitarian response and policymaking on Lebanon.
LCAT Reports
The Lebanon Crisis Analytics Team (LCAT) provides reactive and in-depth context analysis to inform the humanitarian community in Lebanon. The information and analysis contained in this report is strictly to inform the humanitarian response and policymaking on Lebanon.
The Monthly Lebanon Crisis Update provides an overview of economic and political developments to alert the international aid response to new and emerging challenges that could impact the humanitarian situation in Lebanon. In the context of the multiple crises affecting Lebanon, the update tracks the impact of political developments on the economy, relevant international developments, updates on service delivery and governance issues, and analysis of the drivers of humanitarian need as they develop. The report also aims to provide nuanced forecasting on contextual shifts relevant to shifting needs and the implementation of humanitarian programming. The report draws upon a desk review of currently available literature, analysis of relevant quantitative data, and key informant interviews with a range of experts and individuals with knowledge of Lebanon’s economy.
The Monthly Lebanon Crisis Update provides an overview of economic and political developments to alert the international aid response to new and emerging challenges that could impact the humanitarian situation in Lebanon. In the context of the multiple crises affecting Lebanon, the update tracks the impact of political developments on the economy, relevant international developments, updates on service delivery and governance issues, and analysis of the drivers of humanitarian need as they develop. The report also aims to provide nuanced forecasting on contextual shifts relevant to shifting needs and the implementation of humanitarian programming. The report draws upon a desk review of currently available literature, analysis of relevant quantitative data, and key informant interviews with a range of experts and individuals with knowledge of Lebanon’s economy.
Monthly Reports
November Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: Fighting escalated between Hezbollah and the Israeli military along Lebanon’s southern border in November, with Israeli shelling reaching the Zahrani area, 30 kilometers into Lebanese territory. Eleven civilians were killed and 15 were injured by...
October Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: Since October 8, Hezbollah and Israel have engaged in escalating tit-for-tat attacks along Lebanon’s southern border. Eleven civilians have been killed in the fighting and 31 others injured as of November 9. As of November 1, 25,708 individuals had been...
September Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: The caretaker cabinet submitted its final version of the 2023 draft budget to parliament and continued its review of the 2024 draft budget in September. The latest version of the 2024 draft budget includes a value-added tax increase from 11% to 12% and...
August Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: Fighting between rival factions in the Ain el Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp killed 13 people and heavily damaged multiple neighborhoods in late July and early August. After the clashes subsided, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine...
July Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: Central Bank Vice Governor Wassim Mansouri was named acting Central Bank governor after the cabinet failed to select a successor to former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh. Prior to taking on his new position, Mansouri and three other vice governors...
June Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: The Lebanese pound (LBP) parallel market exchange rate has been largely stable for three consecutive months and averaged LBP 93,500 per 1 US dollar (USD) in June. Daily average Sayrafa transactions increased in June compared to May, a key driver of LBP...
