The Baladiyati – My Municipality programme, funded by the European Union through the EU Trust Fund, has been jointly implemented since 2018 by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), UNDP and UNICEF. Its aim is to enhance improved access to basic services and foster socio-economic development in Libya’s southern region.
Within this framework, CIHEAM Bari, acting as the main implementing agency of AICS’ Agricultural livelihood sub-component, carried out numerous activities targeting 11 municipalities in southern Libya. The initiative focused on creating development opportunities for youth and entrepreneurs, strengthening the agro-pastoral sector, and improving the efficiency of private agriculture.
Endorsed by the Libyan Ministry of Local Government and the municipalities involved, the project received substantial support from the Italian Embassy in Tripoli, which facilitated key institutional relations. On the ground, the KAFAA Foundation and the Municipal Support Committees (MSCs) played a pivotal role, engaging local officials, community leaders, and agricultural experts to ensure effective implementation.
The final event of CIHEAM Bari’s sub-component of the programme took place on 10 February in Tripoli, bringing together key stakeholders to showcase the achievements and discuss future cooperation opportunities in Libya. The event was attended by high-level representatives from the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), the European Union Delegation, the Italian Embassy in Libya, AICS Tunis, and CIHEAM Bari delegates.
Key Achievements of CIHEAM Bari’s Baladiyati sub-component:
Strong stakeholder coordination, technical training, and resource distribution were pivotal to the project’s success, paving the way for future international cooperation efforts in Libya.
Further info about Baladiyati: https://www.eubaladiyati.org/
