Priorities for International Co-operation with Libya: A Development Perspective |
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Authors: | Mark Furness |
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Institution: | German Development Institute/Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE), Bonn, Germany |
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Abstract: | This article provides a development co-operation perspective on the challenges facing Libya during its post-Qadhafi transition. Four key areas for international co-operation are outlined: peace, reconciliation and justice; governance and public administration; economic diversification; and migration. While concrete initiatives in all of these areas depend on Libya’s domestic security situation, they need to be part of a long-term, holistic strategy for one of the most fragile and conflict-affected countries in North Africa. Assuming that Libya’s domestic power-brokers decide that a modern, prosperous country is what they want, patient and committed international support can help turn Libya into a success story. |
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Keywords: | Libya development co-operation peacebuilding fragile states |
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