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New entrepreneurship initiative to boost job creation in Libya

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Ajdabiya's first public space: A place of joy, unity and community

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New sewage treatment plant improves livelihoods in Garabulli

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Local Peacebuilding and Resilience in Southern Libya programme

Together with the Ministry of Planning and the Ministry of Local Government, UNDP is partnering with local authorities to create inclusive &sustainable peace. Thi...

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In Libya, cities welcome back former residents displaced by war

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Ajdabiya's first public space: A place of joy, unity and community

Mohamed Atta, a 13-year-old school student from Ajdabiya, eagerly awaits the end of the school day so he can play in the newly opened park in the city. "My dad was initially hesitant to let me go alone," he shared, "but when I told him all my friends were there, he came with me and saw that it was a safe and perfect spot for us to have fun."

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UNDP is the United Nations global development network advocating for sustainable development and inclusive economic growth. UNDP started to work in Libya in 1976.

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UNDP Libya Country Programme Document for 2023 – 2025

The new 3-year country programme for Libya, developed jointly with national counterparts, focuses on pressing national development challenges contributing to UN Cooperation Framework for 2023-25 through investments in sustainable growth, local peacebuilding, and strengthening democratic governance.

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UNDP Libya gender sensitive language guidelines

Gender Sensitive Communication is a must-have tool to engage all levels of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office and projects in Libya to have a responsive approach to gender equality and women empowerment towards achieving Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs).

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Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025

Aligned with its Strategic Plan, guides UNDP in its efforts to assist countries in accelerating progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women over the next 4 years.

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The 10-Point Action Agenda: Advancing Gender Equality in Crisis Settings (10PAA)

UNDP has developed a 10-Point Action Agenda for Advancing Gender Equality in Crisis Settings (10PAA), a roadmap to guide its development programming towards results that will help transform and advance gender equality in crisis contexts and achieve the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

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Stats About Libya

0.718

HDI

Human Development Index

75,8

years

Life expectancy at birth (Female 74.39, Male 69.6)

0.259

GII

Gender Inequality Index

12.9

years

Expected of schooling (Female 13.1, Male 12.6)

134,787

Persons

Internally Displaced

0.975

GDI

Gender Development Index

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