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Lebanon Emergency Crises and Covid-19 Response Social Safety Net Project Second Additional Financing

Abstract*

Lebanon is currently in a high-risk situation as it faces a combination of a balance of payments crisis, coupled with a deep economic crisis, compounded by the COVID-19 outbreak. The impending economic crisis, if unmitigated, will exacerbate poverty and inequality, and in turn economic suffering and social strife. According to World Bank staff’s calculations, the current crisis is expected to result in high inflation and negative gross domestic product...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The objective of the Project is to: (a) provide cash transfers and access to social services to extreme poor and vulnerable Lebanese populations affected by the economic and COVID-19 crises in Lebanon; and (b) in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, provide immediate and effective response to such emergency or crisis.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P180077

  • Active

  • Ahmet Ortakaya

  • Lebanese Republic

  • Lebanon

  • April 5, 2023

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 25, 2023

  • N/A

  • US$ 300.00 million

  • N/A

  • January 29, 2024

  • December 31, 2026

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • P173367

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 300.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 300.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 300.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 300.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

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COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

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