The World Bank In Syrian Arab Republic

To date, the World Bank has supported over US$3 billion worth of projects in Jordan and Lebanon to help refugees and host communities. These projects support jobs and economic opportunities, health, education, emergency services and social resilience, and infrastructure.

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Syria Economic Monitor Spring 2024

Conflict, Crises and the Collapse of Household Welfare
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The Welfare of Syrian Households after a Decade of Conflict

As of 2022, poverty affects 69% of the Syrian population. Extreme poverty affected more than one in four Syrians.
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Syria Economic Monitor Summer 2023

Using novel data sources, this Syria Economic Monitor analyzes what happens to a conflict-affected economy in the months following a large natural disaster.

Syria At-A-Glance

Following the onset of the conflict, all operational activity and missions to Syria were halted. However, the World Bank monitors the economic and social impact of the conflict on the Syrian people to help inform international thinking on Syria and build preparedness for recovery efforts, if and when they take place.

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World Development Report

The World Bank’s World Development Report, published annually since 1978, is an invaluable guide to the economic, social, and environmental state of the world today. Each report provides in-depth analysis and policy recommendations on a specific and important aspect of development.

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Jean-Christophe Carret

Country Director, Middle East Department

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In Depth

Oct 16, 2024

MENA Economic Update, October 2024

The MENA region is expected to grow at 2.2% in 2024, yet the outlook remains subdued amid heightened uncertainty. This edition also includes an update on the economic impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.
May 24, 2024

Syria Economic Monitor — Spring 2024

More than a decade of conflict compounded by external shocks have further worsened Syria’s dire economic situation in 2023 and led to a dramatic deterioration in the welfare of Syrian households.
Apr 15, 2024

MENA Economic Update, April 2024

According to the report, MENA economies are expected to return to low growth akin to the decade prior to the pandemic. MENA’s gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to rise to 2.7% in 2024.
Nov 30, 2022

2022 Syria Joint Damage Assessment of Selected Cities

The 2022 Damage Assessment provides an overview of the effects of the ongoing conflict in 14 cities in Syria and across 11 sectors.

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