by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Nov 4, 2022 | LCAT Reports, LCAT Thematic Reports
As humanitarian actors continue to seek ways to better target assistance in the context of rising needs in Lebanon, there is an ongoing need for nuanced and innovative data analysis across the variety of datasets produced by humanitarian and other actors in Lebanon....
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Oct 7, 2022 | LCAT Monthly Reports, LCAT Reports
Key Takeaways: The first parliamentary session to vote for a new president ended without success, raising concerns over ongoing political deadlock and the impact it could have on a potential economic recovery. The parliament passed the long-awaited 2022 budget,...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Sep 12, 2022 | LCAT Monthly Reports, LCAT Reports
Key Takeaways: The value of the Lebanese Pound (LBP) fluctuated against the US dollar (USD) throughout August and by the end of the month depreciated to about LBP 33,000. The depreciation appears to have been triggered by a continued decline in Sayrafa exchanges...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Aug 15, 2022 | LCAT Flash Reports
On July 1, a major telecommunication price hike was implemented in Lebanon, which will have significant ramifications for Lebanon’s most vulnerable residents as well as aid programming across the country. The price increase for this essential service, upon which...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Aug 8, 2022 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: The value of the Lebanese Pound (LBP) depreciated slightly against the US dollar (USD) throughout most of July and ended the month at about LBP 30,000. The depreciation appears to have been triggered by a decline in Sayrafa exchanges compared to...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jul 11, 2022 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Despite fluctuating throughout June, the Lebanese pound’s (LBP) value against the US Dollar (USD) did not sharply depreciate due to the Central Bank’s ongoing intervention via Circular 161. However, this period of relative stability is threatened by the...
