Libya, Local Governance and Stabilization Project

The project “Libya Local Governance and Stabilization” is funded by the European Union with the participation of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This project is implemented in three years, starting in December 2015, and will cover 22 municipalities in the South, East and West of Libya. It advances the argument that it is possible to create traction at the local level for improved governance, to the benefit of stabilization and creating conditions for future reconstruction. The main objective of the project is to contribute to strengthen and empower local governance in Libya. To attain this objective the programme focuses on three dimensions of local governance: management, service delivery and participation. The project will implement pilot projects in different Libyan municipalities. The specific objectives are: OS-1 Management of selected municipal councils is improved OS-2 Service delivery by local government is improved OS-3 Participation and interaction of civil society in council's affairs and conflict prevention is enhanced The expected results of the project are: R1.1 Organization of local governments improved R1.2 Municipal planning strengthened R1.3 Accountability of municipal councils favoured R1.4 Councils identify and discuss together the ways to improve their work and needs and options for further reform R1.5 The legal framework of local governance is reviewed R2.1 Access to local services improved R2.2 Transparency of local services strengthened R2.3 Cross-border cooperation between Libyan and Tunisian municipalities reinforced R3.1 Capacities of local Civil Society Organisations to interact with municipalities improved R3.2 Participation of youth and women in local affairs promoted R3.3 Local and regional mediation actions are organized and accompanied with participation of councils and Civil Society Organisations R3.4 Collaboration a) between municipalities and b) between municipalities and Civil Society Organisations is improved CILG-VNG International based in Tunis is an affiliated partner in the implementation of this project.