Facing a challenging transition process, Libya stands to profit from a

reconstruction strategy and a vision that bring the country together.

Investment decisions will have to be based on the analysis of alternative

short-, medium-, and long-term interventions and the sequencing of

related reforms, all while considering the realities on the ground. A stable

Libya will carry substantive positive spill-over effects for neighboring

countries and beyond. If sustainable peace and stability are to take hold,

Libya's partners must stay the course, sustain engagement, and support

Libya's efforts to rebuild equitably and inclusively.

The Long Road to Inclusive Institutions in Libya: A Sourcebook of

Challenges and Needs is a rich compilation of analytical work on Libya's

sector dynamics and reform choices. The content was developed in

partnership with 60 contributors from nine institutions. The book's

21 chapters address institutional transformation, reflect on the conflict's

impact on the economy, and outline the consequences of the conflict

on people and services. The book demonstrates that even in challenging

circumstances, one can contribute to the development of a near- and

medium-term vision for a political, economic, and socially inclusive Libya

while acknowledging the need to adapt as the circumstances evolve.

Utilizing a number of analytical techniques (including phone surveys and

nighttime data), the authors make a unique contribution to the discussion

of Libya's medium- to long-term challenges for readers in government, civil

society, and academia.

The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.