The socioeconomic impacts of the 2024 war on Lebanon

Unicef

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Facts and Findings of the Review of Government Spending on Social Protection in Lebanon (2017–2024)

This brief presents the key findings of the Review of Government Spending on Social Protection (2017–2024), conducted by the Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan with technical support from the ILO and UNICEF. It examines trends in social protection financing in Lebanon, highlighting the sharp erosion of real spending due to currency depreciation, the concentration of resources in public sector pensions, declining budget execution efficiency, and gaps in coverage and equity. The brief also outlines priority policy recommendations to strengthen data systems, institutional capacity, fiscal space, and the long-term sustainability and inclusiveness of Lebanon’s social protection system.