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Libya’s Migration Technical Assistance Facility – Inception Report
Table 1 Inception Phase Work plan
Main activities Achievements Status
Consultation with the EU Delegation to Libya
Consultation with the Swiss Confederation (SEM and PHRD-FDFA)
Consultation with the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) (Dep. of International Organisations; Dep. of International Cooperation;
Dep. of European Affairs; Dep. of Expatriate Affairs; Diplomatic Institute)
Consultation with the Libyan National Team for Border Security and Management (NTBSM)
Consultation with the Libyan Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Consultation with the Libyan House of Representatives (HoR)
Stakeholder Consultations Consultation with the Libyan Ministry of State for Migration Affairs (MSMA) Completed
Consultation with the Libyan Ministry of Interior (MoI)
Consultation with the Libyan Ministry of Youth (MoY)
Consultation with the EU Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM)
Consultation with Libyan Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Consultation with Libyans living abroad (LLA): to be done after final input by MFA (expectation management)
Final Consultation with all Libyan stakeholders in Tripoli: bilateral meetings planned between 6 and 10 September 2021
Consultations with other relevant stakeholders
Recruitment of Associate Project Officer and Project Assistant based in Tunis, Tunisia
Staff and Expert Recruitment Recruitment of Associate Project Officer and Project Assistant based in Tripoli, Libya Completed
Contracting of key long and medium term experts (other experts will be recruited as per need)
Set-up of Office in Tripoli Purchasing of office equipment Completed
Conduct internal conflict sensitivity assessment
Conflict Sensitivity Assessment Consult Peaceful Change Initiative (PCI) for their inputs and recommendations on the conflict sensitivity assessment Completed
Development of conflict sensitivity recommendations
Consultation with 8 different Libyan and international experts on gender-sensitivity
Gender Sensitivity Assessment Completed
Development of gender sensitivity recommendations
Development of Monitoring and Development of tools and frameworks for monitoring activities
Completed
Evaluation Tools Development of pre-implementation baseline survey
Expert under recruitment
CSO Needs Assessment Ongoing
Assessment on-going (finalisation foreseen for end of November)
Complete development of LIBMITAF logo and branding
Development of Visual Identity Completed
Complete development of visibility products such as notebooks, merchandise (USB, pens, badge holders), and report templates.
Preparation of Project Launch Presentation of WP beginning of September
Ongoing
event with all key stakeholders Preparation of Project Launch
Libya’s Migration Technical Assistance Facility – Inception Report 3. Background This section will provide a brief overview of the political, economic, and social context in Libya, which shaped the Inception Phase and impacted the activities that were conducted during this period. 3.1. Country background Since 2014, Libya has entered a second phase of its post-revolutionary history, marked by continuous political fragmentation and insecurity. Following a period of armed conflict since the offensive on Tripoli in April 2019 by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and the Libyan National Army/Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LNA/LAAF), a renewed attempt to return to the political process was launched in January 2020 through the Berlin Conference, but the talks were interrupted due to an escalation on several fronts and the conclusions from the conference remained largely unimplemented. On 21 August 2020, Libya’s rival authorities – the UN backed Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli and the authorities in eastern Libya – announced an immediate ceasefire and called for talks to demilitarize Sirte. While the ceasefire was welcomed by the majority of the international community, the LNA/LAAF initially rejected it. A negotiation process in Switzerland, brokered by UNSMIL and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, followed and resulted in the signing of an official agreement on a permanent ceasefire on 23 October 2020. UN-led talks on Libya’s future, coined the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF)1, followed in early November, which resulted in an agreement on 15 November on a “political roadmap” towards parliamentary and presidential elections scheduled for 24 December 2021. The members of the LPDF also agreed on an executive authority to lead a Government of National Unity (GNU), which main objective is to lead Libya towards elections. In early February 2021, the LPDF members elected Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah as the prime minister and Mohammed Younes Menfi as president of the Presidential Council. On 15 March 2021, the GNU was officially sworn in. Since then, one of the main challenges in preparation for the holding of elections has been to reach an agreement on the legal and constitutional framework for the elections. While several proposals have been on the table and consultations are ongoing, deadlock remains and with less than four months to go, there are concerns that the elections could be postponed. The political developments regarding the elections might have potential positive or negative impacts on the implementation phase of the project. 3.2. Current situation in the migration sector While Libya was once a major destination country for labour migrants due to its strong economy, the situation has changed since the revolution in 2011. A large number of migrants have since used the country as a transit point to Europe, though many have remained stranded or detained by the authorities during their travels, leaving them trapped amid violence and instability. Moreover, the increase in migration flows through Libya and the lack of government control the past 10 years have contributed to the prosperous operations of migrant smugglers and human traffickers, for whom the trade and extortion of migrants has become a central source of income. The COVID-19 pandemic has further deteriorated the dire situation of migrants in Libya, who have suffered from socio-economic 1 The LPDF consists of 75 members representing the main Libyan geographical, social, and political constituencies.
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consequences, including among other, the loss of their livelihoods and other financial means, the
increased health risks and inability to access health services, as well as mobility restrictions which have
impact their ability to move. During the data collection cycle from May to June 2021 (Round 37)2, the
International Organization for Migration (IOM) identified 597.611 migrants, a lower number
compared to pre-pandemic levels, and they identified 212.593 IDPs3 during the same period. In turn,
the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) identified a ToTal of 42.210 persons of concern4.
In light of the recent political and security developments, and the relative stability and prospects for
economic recovery, there is the potential that Libya might again become an important labour
destination. However, given the limited application of the currently existing laws and regulations, the
gaps of the legislative framework on migration in Libya, and the lack of effective migration policies,
there is no effective migration governance system in place to manage migration and allow
opportunities for regular migration. The lack of such a proper migration governance framework
contributes to allowing migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks in Libya to prosper,
creating incentives for such actors to continue to undermine the government’s attempt to re-establish
rule of law and a governance system. Moreover, it prevents the establishment of a sustainable long-
term approach to migration in Libya that ensures that the rights of migrants, displaced persons, and
refugees are respected, and that allows for addressing Libya’s structural migration needs, including
on the labour market.
3.3. Operational Challenges and Solutions
The ceasefire and the reunification of the country, with the GNU as the interim government, have
contributed to an environment of relative stability and security, which has allowed for the scaling up
of the project team’s presence on the ground. As such, ICMPD opened an office in Palm City in Tripoli
that will allow for an enhanced and more permanent presence of the project team in the country. The
project has also recruited two local Libyan staff members – an Associate Project Officer and a Project
Assistant – to join the team, which will further allow for an enhancement of engagement with the
Libyan stakeholders. Furthermore, the improved security situation in the country will allow the project
team to scale up the regularity of missions to Libya, which will further benefit the project.
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with all the ongoing implications for travel, the project team
managed to organise successful consultations with all the relevant stakeholders, either via Zoom or in
person in Tripoli. One of the main challenges that the project team faced during the Inception Phase
was the obtaining of Libyan visas for the project staff. As a result of the new interim government,
there was a rotation of staff in the Libyan ministries, which among other slowed down the nomination
process of a new ICMPD focal point at the Libyan MFA, who usually facilitates the issuing of the visas.
As such, the project team had to postpone the first mission to Tripoli to the beginning of July, during
which the final key consultations could take place. Moreover, the rotation of staff in some of the main
positions in the Libyan institutions posed a general challenge as it resulted in the replacement of some
of the main interlocutors with whom ICMPD engages. Consequently, in several cases it was necessary
to explain the background of ICMPD and the previous work that has been done, including during the
last “Strategic and Institutional Management of Migration in Libya” project, which resulted in the need
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IOM Libya Migrants Report May – June 2021 (Round 37)
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IOM Libya IDP and Returnee Report May – June 2021 (Round 37)
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UNHCR Libya Update August 2021
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for organizing multiple consultation meetings with several stakeholders, thereby slowing down the
consultation process.
Potential challenges during the Implementation Phase include the following:
The upcoming elections scheduled for December 2021 and the campaign period ahead of the
elections might result in potential (institutional) instability and a slowing down or temporary
freeze of the operations of the Libyan institutions. In addition, the focus on the election might
potentially take away the attention from migration issues and result in a decreased priority of
the migration file, potentially resulting in a lower level of commitment and less engagement
from the side of the Libyan stakeholders. Depending on the result of the elections, a potential
new rotation of staff might also pose similar challenges as faced during the Inception Phase
of the project, namely the potential appointment of new people in main positions, possibly
challenging the continuity of the project.
The potential changes in the political and security situation ahead of and following the
elections might also pose concrete challenges for the continuation of engagement on the
ground in Tripoli, including the ability to continue frequent missions to Tripoli as well as the
ability for the local Libyan staff to continue engagement.
Specifically, as regards the Legislative Framework, a number of challenges can be foreseen.
Firstly, depending on the holding of elections and the subsequent outcome, it might take time
for the Libyan Parliament to take up their work again, as such possibly affecting their activity
level and the work as regards this activity strand. Moreover, it has become evident during the
consultations that while some stakeholders are interested in the work focusing on the
legislative framework, other stakeholders have expressed their concern and it is thus a very
sensitive topic. It is therefore a difficult situation to navigate and a change in interlocutors
might further lead to blockages. These sensitivities have been taken into account during the
design of the activities.
Depending on how the COVID-19 pandemic develops, this might pose challenges for
organising in-person activities and meetings.
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4. Stakeholder Consultations
In preparation for the Implementation Phase of the LIBMITAF project, the Inception Phase focused,
among other things, on consulting the Libyan stakeholders on their needs and priorities with the aim
to designing the concrete activities of the four proposed activity strands. Within this framework, the
project team undertook an extensive consultation process with the relevant Libyan as well as
international stakeholders to present the project and collect their inputs and recommendations as
regards the project and the proposed activities. There was a general agreement among all
stakeholders that support is needed to enhance the migration governance system in Libya. All the
consulted stakeholders were very positive about the ongoing collaboration with ICMPD and expressed
interest to continue to work together within the framework of the LIBMITAF project. Table 2 below
provides an overview of the consulted stakeholders.
As regards the concrete activity strands, the following activities were identified by all stakeholders as
important:
The participation of Libya in international and regional migration dialogues.
Capacity enhancement sessions, including on legislative framework, on concepts and
definitions related migration, as well as reporting and networking skills for CSOs.
The need for exchange and dialogue between LLA and the Libyan authorities.
The need for an effective national coordination mechanism between all Libyan stakeholders
working on migration as well as an overarching strategy and policy on migration.
While the stakeholders generally welcomed the project and the proposed activities, several of the
Libyan authorities expressed concern towards changing the legislative framework on migration. It was
thus emphasized that the primary focus should be on preparatory trainings and workshops to prepare
stakeholders for analysing and potentially addressing weaknesses of the concerned legislation.
Table 2 Stakeholder Consultations5
Stakeholder Date Location
EU Delegation to Libya 8 April 2021 Zoom
EU Delegation to Libya and Swiss Confederation (SEM and PHRD-FDFA) 26 May 2021 Zoom
6 May 2021 Zoom
EU Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM)
6 July 2021 Tripoli, Libya
Diplomatic Institute (DI) 8 July 2021 Tripoli, Libya
House of Representatives (HoR) 3 May 2021 Zoom
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) (Department of International Organisations;
7 July 2021 Tripoli, Libya
Department of International Cooperation; Department of European Affairs)
Ministry of Interior (MoI) 7 July 2021 Tripoli, Libya
4 May 2021 Zoom
Ministry of Justice (MoJ) 10 June 2021 Zoom
8 July 2021 Tripoli, Libya
Ministry of Youth (MoY) 8 July 2021 Tripoli, Libya
Ministry of State for Migration Affairs (MSMA) 25 May 2021 Zoom
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7 July 2021 Tripoli, Libya
5 May 2021 Zoom
National Team for Border Security and Management (NTBSM)
8 July 2021 Tripoli, Libya
Representatives of Libyan CSOs 24 June 2021 Zoom
Experts on Libyans Living Abroad
1 June 2021
Zoom
4 June 2021
Consultation with Libyan Living Abroad organisations planned for September 2021
4.1. EU Delegation to Libya and the Swiss Confederation (SEM and PHRD-FDFA)
Ongoing consultations were held with the two donors of the project to share updates about project
developments and to consult the donors on any issues that may have arisen.
4.2. EU Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM)
In light of its role as one of ICMPD’s key partners, a consultation was held with EUBAM. The following
priorities were identified: (1) coordination is needed between the international partners and the
Libyan stakeholders working on migration to avoid overburdening the Libyan stakeholders and to
avoid duplication of tasks; (2) the work on the legislative framework on migration is important,
especially as regards the training of Libyan officials, but it is important to tread carefully, keeping in
mind the general concern of the Libyan stakeholders towards changing legislation; (3) it is necessary
to identify clearly what the roles of the different Libyan actors working on migration are, especially
given the newly-established MSMA.
4.3. Libyan Diplomatic Institute (DI)
A joint meeting was held with the Director of the DI, the Undersecretary for Planning and
Development Affairs at the Ministry of Youth (MoY), and the Secretary General of the Libyan National
Commission for Human Rights. The following priorities were identified: (1) the dialogue between Libya
and LLA, who are highly qualified and whose expertise and knowledge is needed in Libya, needs to be
continued. It is therefore necessary to explore opportunities on how to engage Libyan citizens abroad
(e.g. via a National Conference) and the inclusion of young diplomats is important in this respect; (2)
training as regards migration issues is needed for diplomatic staff; (3) the need to continue the
participation of Libya in migration dialogues. Concretely, a training course on migration dialogues
for the DI, which can be included in the curriculum of all the diplomats, is needed.
4.4. Libyan House of Representatives (HoR)
The Libyan HoR was consulted in light of its role as one of the key stakeholders working on the
legislative framework on migration in Libya. The HoR expressed the need for the reform of the
legislative framework on migration in Libya, which encompasses the need for more research on the
legislation related to migration, and welcomed support from ICMPD with the drafting of a
comprehensive national law on migration. It was highlighted that the HoR Research Centre can be
included as an active member of the North African Migration Academic Network (NAMAN) should
they wish to be invited, and the Centre is in need of support to establish a database on legal literature
on migration. Moreover, the following priorities were identified: (1) trainings that focus on legislative
drafting, including as regards legislative research, for both policy-makers and clerks; (2) need for
awareness-raising among Members of the Parliament on the different dimensions and concepts of
migration (e.g. regular migration) as well as to increase a general interest on the topic; (3) Libyan
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actors working on the legislation on migration need to familiarise themselves with best practices from
other countries, and support is needed for a peer exchange on the legislative framework on migration
and ensuring coordination at national level, (4) study visits to Arab-speaking countries (neighbouring
states) and EU countries (e.g. Italy and Malta), which should be designed for the benefit of clerks and
administrators in order to ensure that the skills and knowledge of the administration supporting the
Members of Parliament is enhanced, (5) support is needed for the development of a platform of
exchange between the Libyan authorities and LLA. Lastly, the HoR suggested to include the
International Cooperation Department of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Public Lawyers Office
as project stakeholders.
4.5. Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
The MFA was consulted as the main focal point for the project, and it was agreed that all coordination
will take place via the Department of International Organisations. The MFA will nominate an official
focal point in the MFA who will facilitate the day-to-day coordination and communication between
ICMPD and the MFA. The Director of the Department of Expatriate Affairs (MFA) joined the meeting
with the Ministry of State for Migration Affairs (MSMA) that took place during the same day in Tripoli.
As regards the project activities, the following priorities were identified: (1) as regards the legislative
framework on migration, there needs to be a focus on capacity enhancement and preparatory work;
(2) coordination as regards the work with the CSOs should be ensure with the Department of Civil
Society (MFA) and the Commission for Civil Society; (3) the work as regards the engagement of LLA is
important; (4) it is necessary to define concepts and agree on terminology (e.g. regarding LLA); (5)
the Libyan participation to regional and international migration dialogues (e.g. Rabat and Khartoum)
is important.
4.6. Libyan Ministry of Interior (MoI)
A consultation was held with the Foreign Relations Committee of the MoI. As several of the members
of the Committee were not familiar with ICMPD, the consultation focused on presenting ICMPD and
the project as well as on discussing the priorities and needs of the MoI. It was highlighted by the MoI
that they have attaches at all Embassies, who could be invited to activities as regards consular crisis
preparedness. They expressed a general interest to work on capacity enhancement, and they are
planning to share further information as regards their priorities and needs during the upcoming
bilateral meeting scheduled in early September 2021.
4.7. Libyan Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Three meetings were held with the MoJ, one of the key stakeholders of the project: an introductory
Zoom meeting, a comprehensive consultation via Zoom, and an in-person meeting in Tripoli. The
following priorities were identified: (1) work is needed on the issues of IDPs and human trafficking;
(2) capacity strengthening activities that focus on international standards and conventions as well
as on migration generally; (3) the efforts as regards the active participation of Libya to regional and
international migration dialogues are important; (4) work on the transposition of bilateral and
multilateral international agreements signed and ratified by Libya into national legislation is needed.
Work is also needed as regards the rights of migrants in accordance with International Law and
International Humanitarian Law; (5) support to the Libyan authorities to establish a strong and
efficient national coordination mechanism on migration; (6) the creation of a library (physical or
electronic) including the most important studies on migration to facilitate access to academic
knowledge on migration.
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4.8. Libyan Ministry of Youth (MoY)
The Undersecretary for Planning and Development Affairs of the MoY joined the meeting at the DI
given the important role of youth as regards migration issues. The Undersecretary, who welcomed the
invitation and who expressed interest to participate in the project, highlighted the importance of
engaging the Libyan youth in the project. It was noted that young Libyans need to know more about
laws as regards migration and they need to be more actively engaged in efforts as regards migration.
4.9. Libyan Ministry of State for Migration Affairs (MSMA)
As one of the new key actors working on migration in Libya, the newly established MSMA was
consulted on two occasions: during an initial consultation via Zoom and in person in Tripoli with the
Minister of State for Migration Affairs and representatives of the Supreme Committee for Combating
Illegal Migration (SCCIM). The Director of the Department of Expatriate Affairs (MFA) also joined the
meeting. The following priorities were identified: (1) support regarding the engagement of LLA is
needed given that many Libyans living abroad possess extensive knowledge and expertise that might
benefit Libya; (2) the need for an overarching policy and strategy on migration in Libya; (3) the need
for bilateral and international cooperation; (4) Libyan officials need to have a better understanding
of the concepts and definitions related to migration that are used in international fora; (5) Libyan
participation in migration dialogues to improve the communication skills and influence of Libyan
delegates during such dialogues.
4.10. Libyan National Team for Border Security and Management (NTBSM)
Given its role as the main partner during the last project implemented by ICMPD in Libya and the
continuation of its important role as a coordination mechanism with extensive knowledge and
competencies acquired during the last years as regards the migration file, a consultation was held with
the NTBSM. The NTBSM representatives highlighted that it is necessary to establish an overarching
Committee with representatives of all the relevant Libyan institutions for the implementation of the
project to ensure that the risk of overlapping tasks will be avoided. The following priorities were
identified: (1) the development of a national strategy on migration; (2) support is needed for an
overarching and complete legislative framework on migration; (3) there needs to be a focus on
human trafficking in Libya in the project; (4) an overarching coordination body is needed that includes
all the relevant Libyan stakeholders working on migration; (5) study visits with other transit countries
(beyond Europe) with experience in managing irregular migration, within the region and beyond,
should be considered; (6) the Joint Valletta Action Plan (JVAP), the Rabat and Khartoum Processes,
and the Vienna Migration Conference (VMC) should be prioritized as regards Libyan participation in
migration dialogues; (7) the communication gaps between LLA and the Libyan Embassies need to be
addressed.
4.11. Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
Representatives of several of the Libyan CSO networks that participated in the last project were
consulted to receive their feedback and recommendations. The following priorities were identified:
(1) capacity enhancing activities for members of the CSO networks on report drafting and/or drafting
of project proposals and on advocacy and awareness raising; (2) study visits to increase networking
opportunities and skills, and to learn from good practices, including from countries with a more open
mentality towards migrants; (3) support for awareness raising campaigns targeting the perceptions
towards migrants; (4) facilitating CSOs participation to consultation processes concerning the review
of the Libyan legislative framework on migration; (5) advocacy for and facilitation of the
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signature/ratification and/or implementation of relevant international conventions and scaling up
efforts towards integration of migrants on the Libyan labour market through collaboration with the
Libyan Ministry of Labour (MoL); (6) enhancing Libyan decision-makers’ understanding of the
legislative framework on migration via capacity enhancement activities; (7) an efficient coordination
mechanism on migration, both among CSOs and between CSOs and the Libyan authorities; (8)
enhance communication between LLA and the Libyan authorities, facilitate trainings at
embassies/consulates, and conduct awareness-raising programmes on LLA, and to organise a virtual
event with a selected group of LLA in preparation for an in person event in Libya.
4.12. Final Consultation with all the Libyan Stakeholders
Considering ICMPD’s commitment to ensuring Libyan ownership and inclusiveness of the project, it
was deemed necessary to organise a final consultation given that no feedback received after the first
round of consultations held with the Libyan stakeholders in July 2021 from certain stakeholders. As
such, this final consultation with all the Libyan stakeholders will take place during an official mission
to Tripoli, Libya, at the beginning of September. The purpose of the final consultation will be to present
the Implementation Phase Work Plan, including the concrete project activities, to receive any final
feedback, and validate the final work plan.
4.13. Libyans Living Abroad (LLA)
Consultations were held with two experts as regards the activity strand on Libyans Living Abroad.
Specifical was consulted as regards the work on the Consular Crisis Preparedness for
Libyan Institutions. In turn, s consulted as regards the work on the support to and
engagement of Libyans Living Abroad organisations. Given that consultations with the MFA could not
be held until July 2021, whose feedback was pertinent for further consultations with the Libyans Living
Abroad organisations to avoid raising expectations that could not be met, the consultation with the
Libyans Living Abroad organisations has been scheduled for September 2021.
4.14. Coordination with International Actors
During the Inception Phase, the project team participated in a number of other formal coordination
fora with other international stakeholders working on Libya to ensure synergy, cost-efficiency, and to
avoid duplication with other actions.
In May 2021, ICMPD participated in the EUTF Technical Working Group Meeting, which has the aim
to promote synergies between implementers and to avoid duplication of efforts among EU funded
actions. ICMPD presented the LIBMITAF project as well as the other regional eMGPP and the MC2CM
projects implemented by ICMPD, which also implement activities focusing on Libya. Moreover, ICMPD
updated the Working Group on the status of the Mapping of the Legislative Framework on IDPs in
Libya, which ICMPD has been conducting in cooperation with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office for
Libya to support the Libyan authorities in the development of a Libyan National Strategy on IDPs.
Although the Migration Working Group (MWG) has not yet reconvened, ICMPD has contributed to
the MWG’s efforts to share information with the Libyan MFA as the Chair on all upcoming activities of
MWG members. ICMPD stands ready to continue this important effort to ensure synergy between all
implementers in Libya.
In April, ICMPD organized a meeting with the EU Delegation and other international stakeholders,
including representatives from UNHCR, OCHA, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office for Libya, and the
UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of IDPs, to present the mapping of all the relevant laws
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related to the Libyan legislative framework on IDPs and their protection, an action that was funded
during the last EU-funded “Strategic and Institutional Management of Migration in Libya” project.
ICMPD took on this task following a request from the UN to contribute to the development of a Libyan
National Strategy on IDPs. The meeting presented the opportunity to receive the initial feedback from
other international experts on the topic. The next step of the process is the validation of the mapping
by the Libyan authorities and the subsequent analysis of the review. ICMPD stands ready to continue
supporting the process should it be still considered relevant by the Libyan and international
stakeholders.
In May and June 2021, ICMPD participated to the first and second meeting of the CSOs Coordination
Group, a coordination mechanism set up by Cesvi and the INGO Forum and involving several
International Organisations (IOs) and International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs)
collaborating with Libyan CSOs. The main goal of the CSOs Coordination Group is to promote and
facilitate the coordination and cooperation of international actors working with, or willing to work
with, Libyan CSOs. In order to do so, it acts as a central coordination body for sharing information and
disseminating best practices on the engagement with local CSOs in Libya as well as maintaining up to
date information of collaborations between international actors and CSOs to avoid duplications.
Through contributing to the CSOs Coordination Group’s efforts in establishing a matrix of engaged
Libyan CSOs, ICMPD became aware that some Libyan CSOs that ICMPD is planning to work with
throughout the project’s Implementation Phase are also collaborating with other international actors
operating in Libya (ACTED, INTERSOS, and UNDP). In order to identify and avoid possible overlaps in
such shared collaborations, ICMPD bilaterally contacted international partners to enquire about the
nature of their collaboration with the Libyan CSOs. Thanks to these coordinating efforts, ICMPD was
able to confirm the absence of major overlaps in the support given to the CSOs and commits to further
liaise with these partners to avoid duplication.
5. Operational Steering Committee
ICMPD proposes the establishment of an Operational Steering Committee, which will meet on several
occasions throughout the course of the project to steer the implementation of the project and monitor
activities. In addition to the permanent members of the Committee, observers may be invited based
on their competencies and relevance in accordance with the specific meeting agenda. The ICMPD
project team will prepare relevant documents and reports ahead of the meeting to allow members to
prepare for the discussion. ICMPD proposes the following members to the Committee:
European Union (EU Delegation to Libya and/or Directorate-General for European
Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR)) and Swiss Confederation
(SEM and PHRD-FDFA) as the donors of the action.
Libyan institutions:
o Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), via the International Organisations Department as
the main focal point.
o Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
o Ministry of Interior (MoI)
o National Team for Border Security and Management (NTBSM)
o Ministry of State for Migration Affairs (MSMA)
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