A delegation from Libya’s Ministry of Labour—under the government appointed by the House of Representatives—has arrived in Cairo to take part in a high-level training program on “future thinking and decision-making.”
According to an official statement, the Libyan staff members were flown from Benina International Airport in Benghazi to Cairo to attend the session, held at the Egyptian Military Academy for Postgraduate Studies and Strategic Affairs. The program is being conducted as part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Libyan Ministry of Labour and the Egypt Workers Complex.
The training course focuses on strategic foresight and decision-making processes. It forms part of a broader effort to develop the capabilities of senior management and department heads within the ministry. The initiative aims to prepare a skilled and forward-thinking administrative workforce capable of serving both the state and its citizens effectively.
The Ministry had previously announced in May last year the signing of a cooperation MoU between its General Authority for Employment and the Egypt Workers Complex, to expand mutual training and employment initiatives.
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.
