On Friday Faiez, Amneesi, the General Manager of Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Libyan Ministry of Environment, welcomed a team from the Swiss company MAM Global Limited, which specializes in integrated solid waste management and recycling. The visit follows directives from the Libyan Minister of Environment, Engineer Mohamed Abdelhafiz Zayed.
The Swiss team’s itinerary includes a field trip to the Qanfouda landfill, followed by a meeting at the Ministry of Environment’s headquarters. The meeting will involve the minister, directors of technical departments, and the technical committee tasked with setting specifications for selecting proposals from waste management companies.
The company is expected to present its technical and financial proposal to the committee, which will evaluate it.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition.
Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
