Lebanon

A Sectarianised Pandemic: COVID-19 in Lebanon

The International Spectator This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 in Lebanon given its sectarian regime that has increasingly become a tool of domination and control regulating Lebanese political, economic, and social life. Article

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Towards a Zero-COVID Lebanon: A Call for Action

Institute of Development Studies In its first report, the Independent Lebanese Committee for the Elimination of COVID-19 addresses weaknesses in current government policy and highlights several directions and actions for a more coherent and sustainable national strategy. Report

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Rapid Diagnostic Assessment of Employment Impacts under COVID-19 in Lebanon

International Labour Organization This policy brief reports on the impact of COVID-19 on employment rates, women, wages, refugees, and migrant workers in Lebanon. Report

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Evaluating the Governance and Preparedness of the Lebanese Health System for the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Qualitative Study

BMJ Journals This article reports on a qualitative study aimed to assess the capacities and governance of Lebanon’s health system throughout the response to the COVID-19 pandemic until August 2020. Journal Article

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Wealth Distribution and Poverty Impact of COVID-19 in Lebanon 

UN ESCWA This report studies the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer expenditure, GDP per capita and poverty markers in Lebanon. Report

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COVID-19 and Syrian Refugees in Lebanon 

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung This article explores the discriminatory measures against Syrian refugees in Lebanon and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their socioeconomic living conditions and quality of life as well as how local organizations rose to the challenge. Report

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Impact of COVID-19 on Syrian Refugees and Host Communities in Jordan and Lebanon

International Labour Organization This report addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. Report

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Assessing the Impact of the Economic and COVID-19 Crises in Lebanon – June 2020 

World Food Programme This report studies the impacts of the economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic on the livelihoods and food security of people in Lebanon and touches upon perceived tensions and violence against Syrian refugees. Report

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The Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Lebanon: A Crisis Within Crises 

European Institute of the Mediterranean This article reports on the socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on Lebanon by assessing the GDP and poverty rise and relating them to the governance crisis. Article

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UN Agencies Provide Comprehensive Protection for Lebanese during COVID-19 

United Nations This article reports on the work of the UN alongside Lebanese authorities to deliver a coherent response to address hygiene supplies, public education against the spread of misinformation, and violence against women, and scaling up support to refugees.   Article

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