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Funded by the European Union

Project Officially Launches in Libya

SHARP I and SHARP II

Dialogue and local action in Libya, 2019–2024

Two EU-funded programmes supported rule of law dialogue, civil society capacity, and local action across Libya.

SHARP I

November 2019 – August 2022

Built dialogue and local capacity through research, learning, and community-led action.

SUQ dialogues
102
Dialogue participants
1,583
Women participants
48%
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SHARP II

September 2022 – August 2024

Expanded a nationwide civil-society network and turned inclusive dialogue into community action.

SUQ dialogues
157
Dialogue participants
2,554
Active CSOs
64
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Nationwide, Libya

A nationwide project, delivered locally

Local organisations lead the design and delivery of the work. SHARP-ER partners with Libyan civil society, municipalities, and community leaders — through funded sub-projects, training, and open dialogue between communities and the institutions that serve them.

Three areas of change

What we do
  • Strengthening Rule of Law

    Supporting local institutions to improve access to justice and transparency

  • Empowering Civil Society

    Building the capacity of CSOs to strengthen their role in oversight and accountability

  • Supporting Local Governance

    Enhancing collaboration between municipalities and local actors to improve service delivery

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Frequently asked

Questions about the project

Eligibility, timelines and how to take part.

More in the Knowledge Hub

Calls are open to civil society organisations registered in Libya. Each call lists its own eligibility criteria on its page.

The consortium

Funded by the European Union

  • Lead implementing partner

    Acted

    Overall project management and civil society sub-projects.

  • Consortium partner

    United Efforts Consultancy (UEC)

    Network strengthening, dialogue, and peer-learning.

  • Consortium partner

    Stichting Bureau Ensemble (SBE)

    Research, perception data, and knowledge publications.

Civil society network partners

  • Arab Organization for Human Resource Development and Capacity Building
  • Community Partnership Organization
  • Constitutional Justice Consolidation Organization
  • International Cooperation and Relief Organization
  • Libyan Organization for Justice, Human Rights and Combating Impunity
  • Libyan Women’s Union in the South
  • Momken Organization for Awareness and Media
  • Nabd Organization for Identity, Heritage, Development and Growth
  • Tanmia 360 Organization
  • Victims Organization for Human Rights