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BASIC Global Conference – “Transparency and Accountability from the Bottom-up”, Hosted by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS)

Activities, ConferencesFebruary 24, 2026439Views

Executive Summary The intersection of conflict, displacement, and recurring climate shocks, combined with evolving humanitarian responses, poses challenges for effective social assistance in protracted crises. BASIC (Better Assistance in Crises) Research, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, explores why, how, and when social protection approaches can be used in various crisis contexts to…

Regional CVA Event Hosted by the CALP Network – Presentation of CAMEALEON’s BASIC Policy Paper

Activities, Workshops & PresentationsFebruary 24, 2026435Views

Executive Summary The CALP Network hosted a two-day hybrid event in Amman, Jordan on the 24th and 25th of September to bring together CVA practitioners and policy makers from across the MENA region. Discussions focused on priority thematic areas and common challenges to the delivery of CVA in MENA, and how to move forward collectively…

Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Study – Protection Working Group (PWG) Presentation of Study Findings and Recommendations

Activities, Workshops & PresentationsFebruary 23, 2026433Views

Executive Summary The priority findings and key recommendations of the Inclusion of PwDs in CA Programs Study were presented during the Protection Working Group (PWG), on Wednesday, November 19 2025. CAMEALEON PwD Study - Protection Working Group (PWG) Presentation. November 19, 2025

Cash Coordination – Cash Working Group (CWG) Presentation: Presentation of the Priority Findings and Recommendations of the Cash Coordination Study

Activities, Workshops & PresentationsFebruary 23, 2026419Views

Executive Summary The priority findings and key recommendations of the Cash Coordination Study were presented during the launch session of the Cash Working Group (CWG), providing stakeholders with an overview of the main results and proposed recommendations to strengthen coordination methods moving forward. Cash Coordination - Cash Working Group (CWG) Presentation. October…

Policy Brief – Navigating Social Assistance in Lebanon

Accountability, ProductsJanuary 22, 2026443Views

Executive Summary This policy brief draws on the findings from a perspectives-based research study examining access to social assistance among vulnerable Lebanese households identified within the “bottom poor.” It presents first‑hand insights of how households perceive and experience social assistance programs, with specific focus on barriers to access, targeting processes, and…

Borrowing to Survive: Why Cash Assistance Needs a Debt Lens – and What That Looks Like

Effectiveness, ProductsJanuary 22, 2026329Views

Executive Summary Debt is widely recognized as a double-edged instrument: at the macro level, it can fund growth and essential services, but at the household level, it often represents both survival and constraint. In fragile settings, where formal safety nets are limited, borrowing increasingly serves as a de facto social protection…

Between Protection and Resilience: Lessons from Cash Plus Programming in Lebanon

Effectiveness, ProductsJanuary 22, 2026289Views

Executive Summary This Final Report presents the main findings of the research assignment conducted for Solidarités International (SI), in collaboration with Mercy Corps (MC), under the CAMEALEON consortium. The study assesses the relevance, suitability, and adaptability of Cash Plus programming in Lebanon, with a particular focus on the Beqaa region. …

Leaner Cash Coordination in Lebanon, Moving Forward – Policy Paper

Effectiveness, ProductsDecember 18, 2025284Views

Executive Summary This policy brief examines the current cash coordination landscape in Lebanon, highlighting how fragmented governance and inconsistent approaches continue to affect assistance quality, equity, and efficiency. It outlines recent coordination reforms and identifies remaining gaps in mandate clarity, decision-making, and system alignment. The brief presents five priority recommendations to strengthen technical leadership, reinforce MPCA, improve…

Making Cash Inclusive Improving Cash Assistance for People Living with Disabilities in Lebanon

Accountability, ProductsDecember 18, 2025444Views

Executive Summary Since 2019, Lebanon’s protracted crisis has eroded livelihoods and driven much of the population into poverty, leaving many households reliant on social protection schemes and humanitarian cash and voucher assistance (CVA). Cash-based assistance is especially important for households with people with disabilities. They face the same crisis-related problems as the general population.…

Navigating Social Assistance in Lebanon: Experiences and Insights of the Bottom Poor

Accountability, ProductsDecember 18, 2025371Views

Executive Summary Since 2019, Lebanon has faced a series of overlapping crises, including economic collapse, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beirut Port explosion, and the 2024 Israeli war, that have severely strained its already fragmented and under-resourced social protection system. In this context, social assistance programmes such as the National Poverty Targeting Programme (NPTP), and the…

Cash Coordination in Lebanon

Effectiveness, ProductsDecember 17, 2025385Views

Executive Summary This report offers an in-depth analysis on cash coordination in Lebanon, focusing on recent structural reforms, persistent coordination challenges, and opportunities for improved alignment with global standards. Drawing on 42 key informant interviews (KIIs), three workshops, and an extensive document review, the study critically assesses the evolution of Lebanon’s cash architecture, with particular…

Transparency and Accountability from the Bottom-up: Lessons from Social Assistance and Humanitarian CVA Programs in Lebanon

Accountability, LearningOctober 13, 2025975Views

Executive Summary Following six years of multiple protracted crises, a majority of Lebanon’s population is affected by multidimensional poverty, but social safety nets are the primary source of social protection for the poorest and most vulnerable and are largely dependent on international donors. In an effort to transition out of the crisis, the Government of…

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BASIC Global Conference – “Transparency and Accountability from the Bottom-up”, Hosted by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS)

Regional CVA Event Hosted by the CALP Network – Presentation of CAMEALEON’s BASIC Policy Paper

Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Study – Protection Working Group (PWG) Presentation of Study Findings and Recommendations

Cash Coordination – Cash Working Group (CWG) Presentation: Presentation of the Priority Findings and Recommendations of the Cash Coordination Study

Policy Brief – Navigating Social Assistance in Lebanon

Borrowing to Survive: Why Cash Assistance Needs a Debt Lens – and What That Looks Like

Between Protection and Resilience: Lessons from Cash Plus Programming in Lebanon

Leaner Cash Coordination in Lebanon, Moving Forward – Policy Paper

Making Cash Inclusive Improving Cash Assistance for People Living with Disabilities in Lebanon

Navigating Social Assistance in Lebanon: Experiences and Insights of the Bottom Poor

Cash Coordination in Lebanon

Transparency and Accountability from the Bottom-up: Lessons from Social Assistance and Humanitarian CVA Programs in Lebanon

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