International Donors Support for Public Infrastructure Projects in Lebanon

A public-sector entity responsible for infrastructure and utilities sought international donor support to rehabilitate critical assets impacted by years of underinvestment and economic crisis. The client required structured advisory support to align project design, governance, and reporting with donor expectations.

Lebanon’s infrastructure sector faced deteriorating assets, limited public funding, and increasing service disruptions. While international donors expressed interest in supporting recovery efforts, funding was conditional on robust project design, transparency, and measurable impact. The client lacked experience in donor-aligned project structuring, risk management, and performance reporting, creating barriers to securing and sustaining funding commitments.

A comprehensive international donor support framework was developed to structure infrastructure projects in line with donor requirements. The solution emphasized governance, accountability, and impact measurement, ensuring credibility and long-term funding sustainability.

The engagement involved:

• Alignment of project objectives with donor priorities
• Development of detailed project logic and implementation plans
• Governance and risk management framework design
• Definition of KPIs and impact measurement tools
• Support for donor engagement and reporting processes

This ensured readiness across the full project lifecycle.

Key recommendations included:

• Phasing infrastructure rehabilitation to manage risk
• Establishing independent monitoring mechanisms
• Strengthening procurement and financial controls
• Enhancing transparency through regular reporting
• Building internal capacity for donor-funded project management

The structured donor support approach enabled the client to secure multi-year funding commitments valued at approximately USD 25–30 million. Improved governance reduced implementation delays by an estimated 20–25%, while transparent reporting strengthened donor confidence, increasing the likelihood of follow-on funding and program expansion.