Economics & Development

Ratings of Support for Social Recovery Needs of Vulnerable Groups in Beirut Project were as follows: outcome was satisfactory, Bank performance was satisfactory, and monitoring and evaluation quality was high. Some of the lessons learned include: The SRP is a rich case study for lessons learned and offers a range of insights that are of high technical and operational value; Operationally, the SRP provides learning on partnerships with non-traditional third party implementing agencies; The project prioritized the provision of immediate services that amounted often to life-saving and near lifesaving support for vulnerable group; Services and tools improved during the project thus remaining operational and of high value after its closing; and Though access limitations and security protocols in the context of safe shelters are legitimate and important, the experience also highlights how coordination challenges amongst sector partners may limit opportunities to solve critical service gaps.