NNA - As part of the Lebanese delegation to the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, Minister of Social Affairs Hanine El Sayed held a series of high-level discussions with officials from the two financial institutions and representatives of donor countries, focusing on bolstering support for Lebanon’s recovery phase.

Talks reportedly centered on advancing Lebanon’s vision for a comprehensive and sustainable social protection system. Minister El Sayed highlighted the critical need to support social safety net programs, particularly the "AMAN" program, amid intensifying economic and social challenges.

Discussions also explored the potential for expanding economic inclusion initiatives and leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to improve the delivery of social protection services.

In a separate meeting with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), El Sayed reviewed strategies to strengthen Lebanon’s housing policy, emphasizing the role of the Public Corporation for Housing in providing affordable housing solutions for families.

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