The World Bank announced that its Board of Executive Directors approved USD 350 million in new financing for Lebanon, structured as two projects intended to help meet basic needs for poor and vulnerable households during economic and financial recovery while improving delivery of key public services through public sector digitalization. The USD 200 million Social Safety Net Enhancement and System Building Project will complement government financing of cash transfers and strengthen social protection delivery systems, combining support to poor and vulnerable Lebanese households with measures to expand access to economic opportunities and social services focused on women, youth and other vulnerable groups. The project also backs system and institutional upgrades, including enhancements to the DAEM platform used to implement the AMAN cash transfer program so it can operate as a comprehensive social registry and support other government programs, alongside regular recertification and registration of eligible households and steps to improve shock preparedness. The USD 150 million Lebanon Digital Acceleration Project will invest in digital infrastructure and capabilities to improve access to essential government services and economic opportunities, strengthen a secure digital environment for businesses and entrepreneurs, and enhance government operational efficiency. Measures include infrastructure for hosting government data, investments in cybersecurity, and support for legal, institutional and human capital foundations, alongside piloting the digitalization of selected public services aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, citizen benefits and climate resilience.

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