The Future of Libya: Prospects for Economic Development and an End to the Conflict

Experts discuss the current state of Libya’s violent conflict and political deadlock, as well as prospects for political resolution and unification, and potential ways to address the main drivers of conflict. They assess the challenges facing Libya's economy and propose policies and strategies to strengthen the country’s fiscal foundation and economic integration, to ensure sustainable peace and development in the long run, and to achieve a prosperous future for the Libyan people.

Speakers include:

Fathi Ali
Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Benghazi; Former Vice President of the Presidential Council of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA)

Hala Bugaighis
Business Lawyer; Director and Co-Founder, Jusoor Center for Studies and Development

Federica Saini Fasanotti
Senior Associate Fellow, Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI); Nonresident Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

Tarik M. Yousef
Senior Fellow and Director, Middle East Council On Global Affairs

Imad K. Harb – Moderator
Director of Research, Arab Center Washington DC