The African Development Bank, in collaboration with Libya’s Ministry of Transportation, has wrapped up a three-day workshop designed to establish a roadmap for a transport sector study that will underpin the country’s economic recovery efforts. The sessions were conducted at the Bank’s North Africa regional office in Tunis between 15th and 17th April 2026, bringing together technical experts from the institution alongside representatives from Libya’s ministries of Finance and Transportation, the designated executing agency, and the project implementation unit. Central to the discussions was how to operationalize the transport sector study, including implementation mechanisms and next steps.
Libya’s delegation was headed by Issam Abdallah Al-Qouri, Chair of the Preparatory Committee at the Ports and Maritime Transport Authority. Participants also included officials from the Land Transport Authority, the Roads and Bridges Implementation Authority, and the Ministry of Transportation headquarters. The transport sector study is being funded through a $340,000 grant provided by the African Development Bank Group’s Middle-Income Country Technical Assistance Fund (MIC-TAF), with additional counterpart financing from the Libyan Government. This funding structure is intended to support the development of a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at enhancing efficiency and performance across Libya’s transport system as part of wider reform initiatives.
As outlined during the workshop, the transport sector study will deliver a detailed situational and gap analysis of the sector, accompanied by a strategic framework identifying priority actions in the short to medium term. The scope also includes recommendations for policy and institutional reforms, as well as an action plan to expand private sector participation. In addition, the study is expected to present indicative financing options for future infrastructure investments and identify bankable projects across both public and private domains, strengthening the pipeline for future engagement by the African Development Bank in transport and logistics infrastructure.
“An efficient and integrated transport system connects people to opportunities, facilitates trade, and enhances quality of life,” said Malinne Blomberg, the Bank Group’s Deputy Director General for North Africa and Country Manager for Libya.
The initiative is aligned with the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and is intended to serve as a guiding framework for national transport policies and investment planning. It aims to improve resilience, boost connectivity, and address the isolation of underserved regions. Key outputs from the transport sector study will be issued in Arabic, English, and French to ensure accessibility and alignment among Libyan institutions and development partners.
