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Dynamics of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon's Agriculture Sector

This paper studies the dynamic of Syrian refugees in the agriculture sector in Lebanon and examines the extent to which the sector can take in refugees. The study mainly focuses on the informal ways and methods Syrian refugees practice to be able to access employment in the agriculture sector. It also focuses on the labor dynamics and fundamental challenges that control Syrian refugees’ jobs. The results show that the agriculture sector is able to take in refugees since it’s easy to access this sector due to its informality, its dependence on cheap labor, its reliance on investments from international organizations, and its ‘legality’.

LebanonNov 2021

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Water-Energy Nexus Of Water And Wastewater Services In Lebanon

This paper provides a regional disaggregation analysis for the cities in Lebanon in terms of water and wastewater services. The analysis of electricity bills across regional water establishments shows the noticeable high cost of energy incurred to provide potable water. Around 20% of North Lebanon and Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishments’ annual budget are dedicated for energy consumption for water service provision. This represents 33.6% of Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment’s operation and maintenance cost. In addition, the Bekaa Water Establishment cost of energy are higher with around 36% of their 2019 total budget was around 47% of the total operation and maintenance cost.

LebanonNov 2021