Seeking funds to rebuild, Lebanon government works to regain donor trust

Lebanon is facing a critical challenge as it rebuilds from decades of conflict and economic crisis, needing $11 billion in aid per World Bank estimates. Despite this, donors remain skeptical of the country's political class due to past issues where contracts were improperly routed, hindering effective reconstruction efforts. The war has caused significant infrastructure damage, with millions displaced and over $1 billion lost in infrastructure, underscoring the scale of the task at hand. Meanwhile, a new government is working toward a plan involving the World Bank to kickstart aid distribution while addressing lingering contract regulation issues that have impeded progress.