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 products, connected with 160+ stakeholders, and closed out six deals, two of which were through international collaborations.
If you are a business owner operating in the agri-food sector, don’t miss the chance to register using the below link to receive support from Mercy Corps – FORSA program and have the opportunity to expand your business in new local and international markets.
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Cash in Armed Conflict – A Feasibility Assessment of Cash Assistance in Lebanon
Since September 2024, the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah has caused the displacement of over 1 million people and large humanitarian suffering in Lebanon. The humanitarian response has prioritized distributing in-kind assistance to displaced...
Livelihood outcomes of multi-purpose cash assistance
Since 2019, the severe economic crisis in Lebanon has plunged a large portion of the population into poverty. Over the last decade, poverty has more than tripled, reaching 44% in 2022. Many families were forced to adopt negative coping strategies such as...
Community participation in the design of multi-purpose cash programmes – Perspectives from the field
The design of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) programs, especially when implemented at scale, is often driven by technical considerations. The conversations often focus on the survival minimum expenditure basket, financial service provider’s fees and targeting...
