This study aims to estimate the economic benefits of the value-based electronic food voucher programme (e-card programme) implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP) for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The study seeks to provide a clearer picture of how the programme functions, its impact on the local markets and its contribution towards localized direct and indirect economic benefits, thereby informing the future implementation of this type of programme.

Specifically, this study provides: i) an assessment of programme performance; ii) an estimate of direct economic effects; and iii) an estimate of indirect economic effects. The findings of the study are based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis.