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Libya Puts Forward Financial Inclusion, Crime Prevention Strategies Amidst Economic Challenges

In an effort to combat corruption and financial crimes in Libya, the country’s legal and institutional frameworks are being strengthened by international partners. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is working closely with Libyan authorities to prevent and combat transnational organized crime, including human trafficking and migrant smuggling.

The UNODC office in Libya is focusing on several key areas:

  • Enhancing drug monitoring and analysis
  • Providing support for detection, investigation, and prosecution of organized crime
  • Improving access to justice for children
  • Reforming the prison system to include alternatives to detention and social reintegration

Funding and Partnerships

Funding for these initiatives comes from a range of sources, including:

  • The United States
  • The European Union
  • Germany
  • Sweden
  • The Siemens Integrity Initiative

The UNODC office in Libya is part of the Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), which aims to contribute to peace and security, human rights, and development in the region.

Current Projects

Some of the current projects underway include:

  • Strengthening North African capacities to safeguard and assist migrants
  • Supporting maritime safety and security management
  • Establishing reliable forensic services in the Libyan justice system
  • Building Libya’s national capacity to prevent and combat corruption and money laundering
  • Strengthening the private sector’s integrity

Previous Projects

The UNODC office in Libya has also worked on several previous projects, including:

  • Promoting transparency and integrity
  • Strengthening drug control measures
  • Developing the juvenile justice system
  • Supporting prison reform under the guiding principle of rehabilitation and social integration
  • Providing support for HIV prevention and care among people who inject drugs

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Overall, UNODC’s efforts in Libya aim to contribute to sustainable development and achieve several key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

  • Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals