The Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity announced on Friday the launching of the “EU4 SKILLS” project to enhance skills and employment in the private sector.
The project is being implemented by the “Expertise France” Foundation with the support of the European Union (EU) Mission to Libya, under the supervision and with the participation of the relevant departments and offices of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, as well as all relevant parties.
The launching ceremony was attended by the Head of the European Union Mission to Libya, Nicolas Orlando, the French Ambassador, Mostafa Mihraje, and the Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Labor and Rehabilitation, Technical and Vocational Education, Planning, Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for the Advancement of National Industry, the Advisor to the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Director General of the Institute of Banking and Financial Studies, and the Directors of the Departments of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation, Internal Trade, Investment and Private Sector Development, the Economic Modeling Office, and officials of the Expertise France Foundation in Libya.
The Minister of Economy, Mohammed Al-Huweij, said during his speech that the government was interested in the ministry’s plan to enhance knowledge and develop education and training methods in line with the requirements of the labor market. He also hailed the efforts of the European Union Mission in supporting policy-making efforts, implementing economic reforms, improving the business environment, and moving from a single economy to a diversified one.
“The European Union is the first economic partner of Libya, which aspires to achieve mutual benefit and joint investment in all fields.” The Minister said, calling on the ministries and relevant bodies to cooperate in implementing the project; with the aim of enhancing skills, preparing human capabilities and empowering them in the labor market in economic and investment institutions in the private sector.
