Misrata is playing a central role in the diversification of Libya's economy, focusing on the shipping, manufacturing, automotive, construction, ICT, health care and education sectors. With strategic ports like Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata, the government aims to make the country an international trade hub through partnerships with private investors for port modernisation. Tax incentives and free
The pandemic has accelerated the shift towards digital education, fostering innovation and adaptability, even in countries with limited digital infrastructure. By harnessing the lessons learned over the past few years and the full potential of educational technology (edtech), the opportunity arises to narrow the gap in educational outcomes and digital literacy relative to global standards. Intra-regional…
The pharmaceuticals industry in Libya has witnessed significant transformations in recent years, primarily driven by government investment. These initiatives have resulted in the establishment of public pharmaceuticals companies and the construction of hospitals and medical supply factories. The public and private sectors are actively engaged in ensuring that Libyans have access to high-quality medical…
While there are numerous primary and secondary institutions dispersed throughout Misrata, higher education is concentrated at Misurata University. Following the ouster of former President Muammar Gaddafi, significant efforts have been made to overhaul the education sector to make up for limits previously placed on the curriculum, including the prohibition on instruction in English. The expectation…
The health care sector in Libya is on an upward trajectory following the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic. With Libya and Misrata having implemented policies to deal with challenges related to the pandemic, private enterprises have the potential to play an essential role in the development of the sector going forwards. With the support of domestic and international entities, new infrastructure…
Interview: Abdulhamit Karanfil In what ways do you expect the health care sector to adapt following the Covid-19 pandemic? ABDULHAMIT KARANFIL: The pandemic significantly impacted Libya’s health care, including in Misrata, posing challenges to an already vulnerable system. Limited resources hindered effective response. Yet, the crisis highlighted the industry’s importance and the role of the private…
While there are numerous primary and secondary institutions dispersed throughout Misrata, higher education is concentrated at Misurata University. Significant efforts have been made to overhaul the education sector to make up for limits previously placed on the curriculum and disruptions to schooling, especially for children and youth. The Ministry of Education came to an agreement with the minister…
In a bid to expand access, education is increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and extended-reality (XR) approaches. The former comprises a range of technologies that immerse users in a virtual environment. It denotes a 3D medium that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into a new digital realm, sometimes known as XR. These environments are accessed through VR…
With many emerging markets still facing high levels of plastic waste three years into the Covid-19 pandemic, solutions are being developed to address its environmental and health challenges. Plastic – which accounted for 12% of global solid waste pre-pandemic, according to the World Bank – took on a more prominent role as personal protective equipment and single-use plastics by delivery food services…
Djibouti’s health sector has a limited number of primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities. Medical facilities are largely concentrated in urban areas, with fewer services available in rural areas. Despite these challenges, new policies from the government and external partners – including the World Bank – are expected to support the development of the public health sector to provide…