Background:

Oxfam, a global poverty-fighting organization, operates in Lebanon, addressing humanitarian needs, especially in critical areas like Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). In the Northern Bekaa region, both Syrian refugees and Lebanese host communities face water scarcity and service challenges. Despite efforts, extending piped water networks to informal settlements remains difficult due to financial, social, and legal barriers. To address this, Oxfam plans a feasibility study, aiming to understand socio-economic factors and impacts on water service provision. Focused on nine municipalities hosting 7,000 Syrian refugees, the study aims to guide Oxfam’s interventions and contribute to sustainable water solutions in Lebanon.

Triangle’s Assessment:

• Household Level Water Economics and Capacity to Pay: Understanding water supply modalities and usage at the household level for both refugee and host communities.
• Community Support or Opposition: Examining local community perceptions towards extending piped water networks to ITSs, focusing on social and political dynamics at the local and national levels.
• Legal and Political Opportunities and Barriers: Analyzing the legal, administrative, and policy frameworks governing water service provision, with a focus on opportunities and barriers at the national and local levels.