Tripoli hosted on Sunday, June 29, 2025, an important stakeholder meeting to officially launch the blue economy activities under the EU4SKILLS project. The meeting brought together representatives from relevant Libyan institutions alongside a group of local experts in the field.

The discussions primarily focused on reviewing the results of the project’s assessment phase in Libya’s blue economy sector, highlighting current challenges and upcoming priorities. The meeting also addressed strategies for the next phase, with a strong emphasis on skills development in the fisheries sector, given its promising potential to support economic recovery, diversification, and the creation of meaningful employment opportunities.

Participants also discussed the needs for developing and reactivating existing aquaculture facilities in Libya. Detailed discussions were held on how to support curriculum development, enhance hands-on training opportunities for new graduates, and design specialized training programs for trainers and engineers in this field. The importance of complying with licensing regulations and international standards for the export of Libyan fish products was also emphasized, in order to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness.

These efforts aim to build a qualified workforce capable of supporting this vital sector, which plays a direct role in advancing sustainable development in Libya.

It is worth noting that this meeting was held as part of the EU4SKILLS project, funded by the European Union with co-funding from the French government, and implemented by Expertise France in partnership with Libyan institutions. The project as a whole aims to develop skills, enhance employability, support sustainable and digital economic transitions in Libya, and facilitate access to finance.