Strengthening Regional Policy Dialogue and Partnerships on Solutions | Bulletin Volume 1
Introduction: This bulletin is a product of the ‘Strengthening Regional Policy Dialogue and Partnerships on Solutions’ project, which seeks to strengthen evidence-based policy dialogue, advocacy, and partnerships on adaptive solutions. This project is implemented by...
2025’s Drought in Lebanon: A Dry Season for Lebanon’s Farmers
Introduction: Lebanon is contending with the effects of its worst drought in decades, having received roughly half its typical annual rainfall to date. This has led to record-low inflows to lakes and reservoirs, water rationing, and widespread groundwater stress....
The Multiplier Effect of Cash Programs in Lebanon
Introduction: This study calculates the multiplier effect of multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) and Cash Plus programs by Mercy Corps and three partner organizations – Action Against Hunger (ACF), Save the Children, and WeWorld – in the Lebanese districts of Akkar...
October Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: Israel escalated its military campaign in Lebanon in October, carrying out a total of 95 airstrikes. Israeli forces targeted public infrastructure and equipment needed for reconstruction across southern Lebanon and launched a deadly cross-border ground...
Informal Social Protection and Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance
Executive Summary: This report examines the relationship between informal social protection (ISP) networks and multi-purpose cash assistance (MPCA) in Lebanon. Drawing on four rounds of post-distribution monitoring (PDM) data collected between October 2024 and August...
September Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: While the Council of Ministers’ approval of a confidential Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) plan to confiscate non-state arms – one reportedly without deadlines – has satisfied Hezbollah for the time being, the United States (US) has expressed growing...
Household Water Access in Baalbek-Hermel and Bekaa: Constraints and Coping Mechanisms
Introduction: Lebanon is experiencing its worst drought on record, driven by a 50% year-on-year drop in rainfall between November 2024 and May 2025. Combined with low snow melt, this has depleted the natural springs and wells that provide 83% of Lebanon's annual water...
August Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: Political tensions are high in Lebanon after the Council of Ministers effectively endorsed a Lebanese Armaed Forces (LAF) plan to disarm Hezbollah nationwide on September 5. The US has been pressuring the Lebanese state to impose a monopoly on arms by...
July Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: Israel conducted 105 airstrikes in Lebanon in July, its second-highest tally since the Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) came into effect. On July 15, Israel carried out its deadliest bombing wave since the CoH came into effect, killing 12 and injuring 12...
A RUNNING SPRING OR A DRY RIVER
In 2024, cash and voucher assistance represented about a third (USD 358.7 million) of the humanitarian response in Lebanon. This is nearly double the global average of 17.8 percent in the same year and reflects the recognition that cash, whenever feasible, is a...
