The Ministerial Committee for Reconstruction and Economic Recovery held its meeting at the Grand Serail, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam, with the attendance of ministers and officials. The committee reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerate the reconstruction of what was destroyed by the Israeli aggression despite ongoing attacks and limited public and international funding. The recovery and reconstruction strategy focuses on preserving the dignity of affected citizens and ensuring their basic rights, relying on more sustainable reconstruction plans that guarantee transparency and enhance citizens’ trust in their state. The strategy centers on three parallel tracks: strengthening the resilience of returnees and displaced Lebanese through social financial aid to support livelihoods and provide temporary shelter; launching urgent measures to repair basic infrastructure and support economic and livelihood initiatives; and preparing a social-economic development program for war-affected areas as the first phase of a broader national strategy.

Implementation will depend on three sources: grants, loans, and the public budget, with each government administration responsible for tasks within its jurisdiction. Regarding housing and shelter, the Ministry of Social Affairs will launch the “Cash for Rent” program in October 2025, alongside budget allocations for the South Council and the Higher Relief Commission to support damaged residential buildings. In social empowerment, the Ministry continues implementing the “Cash Transfers” program targeting 265,000 internally displaced Lebanese, which started in July 2025 for six months until gradual integration into the “Aman” program. Concurrently, in the economic field, UN agencies are executing several development projects in coordination with relevant ministries and the Council for Development and Reconstruction, which oversees the GATE loan ($200 million from the World Bank) aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector, developing rural infrastructure, and supporting farmers and small enterprises.

Regarding infrastructure, the Council also supervises the LEAP loan ($250 million pending parliamentary approval, plus €75 million from the French Development Agency) dedicated to rebuilding war-damaged infrastructure and restoring essential services. The Prime Minister concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to advancing the reconstruction and economic recovery efforts and continuing follow-up with major donors in preparation for the upcoming international conference to support Lebanon, previously announced by French President Emmanuel Macron.