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Eng. El-Hadi S. Hensher, Minister of Water Resources of Libya
In regards to investments, we set out budget according to the plans and strategies of these institutions that are under our authorities. In this year, a budget of 268 million Libyan dinars was set and divided to the related sectors, 20 million Libyan dinars for ministry’s council, 19 million Libyan dinars for the public body for waste, 37 million Libyan dinars for the public company for water and sewerage and 156 million Libyan dinars for the management responsible for executing and managing the manmade river project.

Libya: Detailed Overview of the Telecom Sector

June 1, 2013

Eng. Usama Siala, Minister of Communications and Informatics of Libya
In 2013 we are going to be signing at least 2 major contracts for the modernisation of the two mobile operators. These are the two biggest projects and we also have quite a few other smaller projects. For Libyana, we estimate around 230 to 250 million Libyan dinars of investment and it will be around the same for Almadar.

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Economic Recovery in Libya

May 28, 2013

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Economic Recovery in Libya
Given recent headlines, no one can now deny that Libya has been undergoing a complex transition that is hampered by the proliferation of armed groups with a multiplicity of political, economic, religious, regional, and ideological goals and objectives.

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Libya’s Culture: Culture in Libya Not a Dividing Factor

May 27, 2013

Habib Mohammed Al-Amin, Minister of Culture and Civil Society of Libya
Libya is recognized for many famous writers and poets, some of them known internationally.

Libya Investment Interviews

Investment in Libya: “The FDI from 2002 until 2010 was Near to US$ 6 billion,” says PIB

May 27, 2013

Eng. G.I. Guider, Chairman of the Privatization and Investment Board
The FDI from 2002 until 2010 was near to US$ 6 billion. Investment law no 9 (issued in 2010) is a good law, we have amended certain parts of the law to improve it.

Libya Business Interviews

Libya: New Laws, Bilateral Agreements and the Economy

May 27, 2013

Khalil Masoud Mahfud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
From 2008 and 2010 Libya signed about 68 agreements with other countries avoiding double taxation and promoting economic exchange.

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LAICO: Developing Africa Through US$ 1.2 billion of Investment Projects

May 27, 2013

Bashir M. Elmadani, Managing Director of Libyan African Investment Company (LAICO) presence LAICO and its investments in Africa.

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Libya Reports Strong Economic Growth in 2012

May 25, 2013

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Libya Reports Strong Economic Growth in 2012
With the recovery in hydrocarbon exports, the fiscal and current account surpluses in 2013 are projected at 19.1% of GDP and 26.7%, respectively. Nevertheless, the increase in recurrent expenditures poses risks to fiscal sustainability.

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Positive Outlook for Libyan Economy: 9.6% Growth between 2013-2017

May 25, 2013

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Positive Outlook for Libyan Economy: 9.6% Growth between 2013-2017
The Libyan economy is expected to grow by an annual average of 9.6% in the period between 2013 and 2017.