UNDP launches Local Peacebuilding and Resilience Programme in the East focusing on Benghazi, Derna, and Ajdabiya

UNDP Libya, the United Nations Development Programme, launched a new Local Peacebuilding and Resilience plan for the East of Libya.

“Together with the Benghazi and Derna Construction Fund, the Municipalities, the Ministry of Local Govenrnment and the Ministry of Planning -affirms the organization – the program restores trust between citizens and institutions, and among citizens themselves, by supporting local institutions to deliver critical services and promote local economic recovery, particularly for women and youth”.

UNDP explains that through this programme, it will support local authorities, CSOs, and the private sector to contribute meaningfully to local peacebuilding and development processes. The programme will enable implementation of the Master Plan for the City fo Benghazi, and the Development Plan of Derna and Ajdabya.