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
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...
May Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: The Lebanese Pound (LBP) parallel market exchange rate stabilized around LBP 94,500 per 1 US dollar (USD) in May, aided by Central Bank interventions. Commercial banks operated without significant interruption, enabling regular transactions on the...
April Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: The Lebanese national government implemented a range of new policies regarding Syrian refugees in Lebanon, in addition to raiding Syrian national’s residences, a portion of whom were deported. An increase in raids and deportations earlier in the month...
March Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: The Central Bank adjusted the Sayrafa exchange rate twice in March, both times in response to rapid Lebanese pound (LBP) depreciation. On March 1, the Central Bank “increased” the Sayrafa exchange rate from LBP 45,400 to LBP 70,000. The Central Bank...
