Reconstruction Priorities in Post-War Lebanon and the Imperative for Accountable, Equitable Recovery — a Primer by Arab Watch Coalition
In the wake of the 2024–2025 Israeli assault on Lebanon, the question of reconstruction has re-emerged as an urgent national priority. Yet this is not reconstruction as the country has
The Lebanese Government is Formed—Nine Urgent Priorities for Economic Recovery
Lebanon’s economic trajectory remains precarious following the devastating war with Israel (October 2023–November 2024), which compounded an already severe financial crisis. With the IMF expected to reengage in negotiations for
Bisri Dam Project Fallout: The Nahouli Family’s Battle for Compensation Exposes Gaps with the World Bank’s Due Diligence
Myriam Nahouli delivering her testimony during the CSPF panel titled: “Examining Barriers to Accountability for Communities in the Middle East & North Africa– Marrakech October 12. Myriam Nahouli, along
Two-Days Workshop to discuss the Independent Accountability Mechanisms (IAMs) of the International Financial Institutions
On July 28 & 29, 2022, the Arab Watch Coalition held a workshop in Lebanon about the Independent Accountability Mechanisms (IAMs) for five International Financial Institutions working in MENA Region.
AWC analysis of the World Bank’s COVID-19 response in MENA
On February 25, Arab Watch Coalition held an online Webinar to introduce 7 case studies conducted by its organization members from Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen. From
Missing receipts: what happened to the billions of dollars provided by international finance institutions for the COVID-19 response?
Press Release 31 January, 2022 – International Financial Institutions (IFIs) have designated billions of dollars to respond to the pandemic and related social and economic crises. Yet, there is a