Lebanon Signs $200M World Bank Social Support Loan

• Lebanon signed a $200 million World Bank loan agreement • The funding supports a social safety net and cash assistance programs • The project was approved in January 2026 as part of a $350 million package • It aims to improve delivery of social protection and support vulnerable households • The program builds on Lebanon’s existing AMAN cash transfer system Loan Agreement Signed Following January Approval Lebanon has signed a $200 million loan agreement with the World Bank to strengthen its social protection system and support vulnerable households. The agreement follows the World Bank’s approval on January 27, 2026, of a broader $350 million financing package that included this project. The $200 million component focuses on expanding Lebanon’s social safety net and improving the systems used to deliver assistance. Cash Assistance and System Strengthening The project is designed to provide cash support to poor and vulnerable Lebanese families while reinforcing the infrastructure behind social protection programs. The World Bank said the initiative aims to improve how benefits are delivered and to ensure more efficient targeting of households in need. Key objectives include: • Expanding cash assistance to vulnerable households • Strengthening social protection delivery systems • Improving targeting and program efficiency • Supporting long-term social protection capacity Linked to Lebanon’s AMAN Program The project builds on Lebanon’s existing national cash transfer system, known as AMAN , which was introduced to support low-income households during the economic crisis. While the World Bank refers to the new financing as a social safety net project, it is closely connected to the AMAN framework and supports its continued implementation and expansion. Part of Ongoing Economic Support Lebanon continues to rely on international financing to sustain basic social services amid a prolonged economic crisis marked by rising poverty and declining public resources. The World B