From war to war, what have we learnt from Social Protection and Humanitarian Cash Assistance in Lebanon in times of peace?
This paper synthesizes findings from a multi-year research agenda conducted by the CAMEALEON Consortium, examining how different layers of response—state-run social protection, humanitarian cash and voucher assistance (CVA), and informal support systems—have functioned in times of peace and under stress during the escalation of hostilities. Lebanon’s social protection system remains fragmented, underdeveloped, and heavily reliant on external financing. Despite recent progress, including the adoption of the National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS) and the introduction of the National Disability Allowance (NDA)….
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CAMEALEON is NGO-led research and learning network established in 2017 to support the effectiveness and accountability of social assistance for refugees and host communities in Lebanon. It is co-managed by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Oxfam Italy, and Solidarités International (SI), in collaboration with Lebanese and international partners, including academic institutions and think tanks.
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