UN reveals plans to support Libya in next two years

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The United Nations (UN) has unveiled plans to support Libyan institutions and public services in the next two years, the UN Mission in Libya said in a statement Thursday.

"UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF held a consultative workshop today with key stakeholders and members of the international community around their Country Programmes for 2019 and 2020 in Libya," the statement said, referring to the UN Development Program, the UN Fund for Population Activities and the UN International Children's Emergency Fund.

"UNDP Libya's Country Program aims at supporting Libya in the consolidation of effective, inclusive and accountable government institutions, as well as enhancing citizens' access to public services and economic opportunities," the statement said.

"In this transitional period, the three UN agencies will actively support key governance functions in Libya with a particular focus on realizing the 'Leave No One Behind' agenda and in support of the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda for 2030," said UN Resident Coordinator Syed Jaffar Hussain.

Abdel-Rahman Ghandour, UNICEF Special Representative for Libya, said the program "crystalizes the priorities of our work for the children in Libya over the next two years."

"Consultations and discussions with the international community are essential to enrich our programs to deliver sustainable results for children in Libya at this crucial moment for Libya," he said.

In January, the UN Mission launched its humanitarian response plan for Libya in 2018, seeking to raise 313 million US dollars to help more than 1 million Libyans.

The plan is based on rapid response to emergency and life-saving assistance, multi-sector assistance targeting vulnerable people and families, and restoration of basic functions and access to services.

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Source(s): Xinhua News Agency