The UNDP Libya office published its 2023 Annual Report yesterday. The report stated that 2023 was ‘‘a year marked by resilience and rigorous efforts amidst significant challenges.
Unprecedented floods in the northeastern region tested the resilience and unity of the communities we serve. Despite these adversities, the spirit of solidarity and the joint response to these crises highlighted the strength and compassion of the Libyan people”.
The report said that in 2023, the UNDP Libya’s journey was shaped by the priorities set forth in the UNDP’s three-year Country Programme Document (2023-2025), which focuses on local peacebuilding, strengthening democratic governance, and advancing our energy and environmental initiatives.
Some highlights of the 2023 Annual Report include:
- Enhanced access and quality of basic services for over 832,859 people across 21 municipalities.
- Created 704 new jobs, fostering economic opportunities.
- Established the SURGE and crisis response teams to support rapid assessments and long-term recovery planning.
- Facilitated the distribution of voter rolls to 2,000 polling centres nationwide, supporting a more transparent and accessible electoral process.
- Supported legal empowerment for women by training 98 female lawyers across eight municipalities to promote participation in the justice sector.
- Supported Libya’s transition to renewable energy sources and improved energy efficiency as critical components of the National Sustainable Energy Strategy.
The UNDP Libya report went on to say that as it reflects on the past year and look forward to the rest of 2024, its commitment to supporting Libya’s path to sustainable development, peace, and prosperity remains steadfast. It thanked all partners for their continued support and collaboration.
