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About the project

Strengthening the Rule of Law, Together

SHARP-ER builds on the experience, partnerships, and locally led achievements of the SHARP programme in Libya. The programme supports a stronger culture of dialogue, more capable civil-society organisations, and practical progress on rule of law, social cohesion, accountable governance, and positive citizenship.

Duration
December 2025 – December 2027
Coverage
Nationwide, Libya
Lead partner
Acted
Funded by
The European Union

A nationwide project, delivered locally

SHARP-ER is grounded in a simple principle: sustainable progress is strongest when it is locally owned. By connecting civil-society organisations, communities, public institutions, and reform-minded leaders, the programme creates space for people to discuss challenges, develop practical solutions, and turn shared priorities into action.

Where we focus

  • 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.

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.

Building on SHARP

SHARP I and II (2019–2024)

  • SHARP I (2019–2022): strengthened institutions, built the capacities of Libyan change agents, and fostered dialogue.
  • SHARP II (2022–2024): expanded national dialogue and civil-society networks while advancing social cohesion, rule of law, and policy reform.
Read about the SHARP legacy