What Do We Know So Far About Post-War Recovery in Lebanon?

As part of ongoing efforts to monitor post-war recovery following the Israeli war on Lebanon, Public Works Studio began documenting and analyzing recovery efforts after the ceasefire announced on 27 November 2024. This work focuses on key areas, depending on data availability, including reconstruction policies and financing, surveys, compensation mechanisms, rubble removal, projects and initiatives, as well as displacement and return. Findings are published through periodic reports as updates emerge.

The aim of this monitoring is to build an open and accessible database for affected communities, researchers, and organizations, enabling informed follow-up, an accurate understanding of realities on the ground, and practical use of the data. This process helps identify gaps and urgent needs, assess the extent to which governmental and non-governmental actors comply with plans and standards, strengthen advocacy efforts, and enhance transparency and accountability. Ultimately, it supports dialogue, participation, and the development of policy recommendations to improve the effectiveness of recovery and reconstruction processes.

Methodologically, information is collected through weekly monitoring to provide a comprehensive overview of official and non-official recovery interventions. Sources include the Land Policy Observatory run by Public Works Studio, municipal and media platforms, publications by international organizations, field research and interviews, workshops in affected areas, and monthly open meetings on recovery and reconstruction organized by Public Works Studio in collaboration with Kabkoub.

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