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01
22
23
First Annual Competition for Libyan University Entrepreneurs
Within the framework of cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and in implementation of the memorandum …
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12
09
22
EU-funded Project EU4PSL for Private Sector Development in Libya Presents Results
An online portal to simplify the establishment of businesses, step-by-step guides for new entrepreneurs, business acceleration programmes …
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11
27
22
Training on Microfinance for North Africa and Rural Banks
Within the framework of the EU4PSL project funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France to support the private sector …
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11
17
22
"Entrepreneurs of the Future" Final Contest Awards Innovative Ideas in Tripoli
Within the framework of the EU4PSL project, funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France to support the private sector …
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10
21
22
Closing of the Capacity Building of Libyan Universities' Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centres
Thursday, the 20th of October 2022, the training of Libyan universities' entrepreneurship and innovation centres, which began on February …
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10
02
22
Minister of Economy and Trade and EU Ambassador to Libya Discuss Findings on the Economic and Investment Matrix
In the presence of Mr. Mohamed Al-Hawij, Minister of Economy and Trade, Mr. Jose Sabadell, the European Union Ambassador to Libya, and Mr. …
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09
29
22
EU4PSL Successfully Wraps the Second Edition of Boost it Business Acceleration Programme
In an atmosphere full of happiness and enthusiasm, the activities of the second edition of the Boost it acceleration program were concluded …
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09
25
22
Junior Enterprises's Matchmaking Event: Closing the Gap Between Students and the Labour Market
Closing the gap between students and the labour market and learning new skills are the ultimate goals of the newly formed Junior Enterprise…
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09
20
22
Promoting the Use of the Euromed Trade Helpdesk Tools Among Economic Institutions in Libya Through the Training of Trainers
Building sustainability and promoting the use of the Euromed Trade Helpdesk in the long term are the goals of the workshop that was held …
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09
13
22
Raising Awareness about Microfinance within Rural and North Africa Banks
Two workshops were held on the 12th and 13th of September 2022 within the EU4PSL project funded by the European Union and implemented by …
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09
04
22
The Second Training Bootcamp at SMU to Support the Teaching of Entrepreneurship Module in Libyan Universities
On Friday the 2 nd of September 2022 , in the Tunisian capital - Tunis, an intensive training Bootcamp for 13 faculty members from 10 …
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08
09
22
Seizing the Economic Opportunity for Libya in the New Global Economic Shifts
"Seizing the Economic Opportunity for Libya in the new global economic shifts” is the focus of the workshop that started yesterday the 8th …
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07
22
22
EU4PSL Works with ITC to Enhance the Use of International Trade Information to Support Libyan Business Decisions
21 July 2022 - Tunis, The training on the preparation of quantitative export factsheet generated by the Euromed Trade Helpdesk platform …
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07
18
22
Call for Application is Now Open for the Third “Future Entrepreneurs” Training Bootcamps
The call for application is now open for the third and last “Future Entrepreneurs” training BootCamp that will take place in the cities of …
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07
12
22
Addressing the Gap between Higher Education and the Labour Market in Libya
6, July 2022 - Tripoli, "Adjusting the outputs of higher education to the requirements of the labour market" workshop was held at the …
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06
08
22
Libyan Economic Institutions Push Forward Digital Services for Businesses in Libya
Tripoli, 8 June 2022 . Key Libyan economic institutions received awards of appreciation from Expertise France for their support in …
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04
06
22
Libya Ranked #1 Among Users of Euromed Trade Help Desk in 2021
In a workshop held on the 24th of March 2022 in Tunis, the administrators of the Euromed Trade Helpdesk platform and the local focal points …
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04
06
22
Raedat TV Show Announces New 12 Winners for its Second Edition
As part of the EU funded project EU4PSL, implemented by Expertise France to support Libya's private sector, the national women entrepreneur…
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03
16
22
CBL Publishes a Circular to Support Micro and Small Enterprises
The Central Bank of Libya has published a circular requiring Libyan commercial banks to allocate 10% of their financing portfolio to …
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03
04
22
EU4PSL Present at the "Afro-Eco" Conference
To create an opportunity to exchange experiences, promote awareness of a free and digital economy, and leverage partnerships between the …
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02
07
22
Entrepreneurship Course Taught in 5 Libyan Universities
Five Libyan universities have started teaching entrepreneurship as an accredited course to more than 100 enrolled students in either the …
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12
18
21
The General Union of the Chambers of Commerce Announces Four Working Groups to Elaborate the White Book in 2022
The Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture met with several chambers of commerce from different Libyan …
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12
09
21
The First Edition of Boost it Business Acceleration Programme Wraps up its Activities
In an atmosphere full of gratitude and enthusiasm, the first edition of Boost it business acceleration program's activities were concluded …
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12
01
21
Entrepreneurs of the Future Closing Ceremony
Within the framework of the EU4PSL project funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France to support the private sector …
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11
29
21
The First Junior Enterprise Forum Held in Tripoli Gathering Founding Students from Five Universities
Junior Enterprises in Libya are finally starting to take shape and define their roles and activities following their recent establishment …
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11
28
21
Ongoing Efforts to Simplify Business Procedures for the Development and Growth of the Libyan Private Sector
Simplifying the business creation process is essential for the development and growth of the private sector. Following the completion of …
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11
16
21
"The Profile of Business Owners in Libya and Their Needs" Publication is Now Available in Arabic!
Expertise France has just released an Arabic version of the field survey-based publication on the profile and needs of Libyan enterprises …
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11
16
21
Libyan Investors Network (LBIN) Holds its Second Investors Day in Partnership with (Libya Competes) Project
The Libyan Investors Network (LBIN), which is part of the European Union-funded EU4PSL project, was pleased to take part in an Investment …
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10
31
21
CBL Discusses Microfinance and Financial Leasing with Expertise France
27/10/227/10/2021, Tripoli - A meeting was held between Mr. Saddik Omar Al-Kabir, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) and …
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10
28
21
EU4PSL Steering Committee Meet in Tripoli to Discuss Progress
27/10/2021, Tripoli - The annual Steering Committee meeting of the EU4PSL project funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise …
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10
28
21
Two New Online Platforms to Facilitate Access to Business Regulations and Encourage Regional Trade and Investment
Tripoli, 27/10/2021 – The Ministry of Economy and Trade announced the launch of the Ejraat platform, an online tool …
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10
13
21
Chambers of Commerce Launches a Major Survey to Identify Top Common Obstacles to Business and Support Libyan Enterprises
Tripoli, 13/10/2021, The General Union of Chambers of Commerce, together with local Chambers of Commerce and the EU-funded …
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07
26
21
Expertise France Supports Tadawul to Establish the First Venture Capital Fund in Libya
July 2021, Tripoli , Under the framework of the European Union-funded project EU4PSL, Expertise France started providing technical …
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07
23
21
Questionnaire on the Top Priority Common Obstacles Faced by Libyan Enterprises
For business owners or managers, an enabling business environment is vital to their enterprise’s survival, operations and growth. In Libya, …
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07
02
21
Interesting Findings on the Needs of Enterprises and Business Owners in Libya
Tunis, July 5, 2021 – Expertise France has just released a field survey-based publication on the profile …
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06
23
21
Boost it Business Acceleration Programme Kicks off in its Second Edition
The Second Edition of the business acceleration programme "Boost it" has been launched on the 15th and 16th of June 2021 in Tunis with the …
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04
15
21
Libya's Data on Customs Tariffs are Now on the Market Access Map Tool
Within the framework of the Euromed Trade Helpdesk project, Libya's data on customs tariffs were added on the Market Access Map tool of the …
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03
30
21
Introducing the First Business Angels Network in Libya
Entrepreneurs face many challenges in today's competitive startup environment. Still, funding is considered one of the most difficult ones …
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03
15
21
12 Women Entrepreneurs Awarded by Raedat TV Show
As part of the EU funded project EU4PSL, implemented by Expertise France to support Libya's private sector, a national competition was …
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03
04
21
Improving Libya's Ranking in the EoDB
On Thursday, 25/02/2021, a workshop was held in Tripoli, Libya, to discuss the improvement of Libya’s ranking in the Ease of Doing Business …
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02
25
21
Integrating Libya into the Euromed Trade Help Desk Workshop
On Tuesday 23th of February 2021, a workshop was held in Tripoli, Libya, to discuss Libya's integration in the Euromed Trade Help Desk. …
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02
17
21
A Workshop Gathering The General Union of Libyan Chambers of Commerce and the Chambers of Commerce
A 3-Day workshop took place in Tunis on the 6th, 7th and 8th of December 2020 gathering the General Union of Libyan Chambers of Commerce …
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01
13
21
Boost it Business Acceleration Programme Launched in Tunis
The launch of the Boost it programme in its first edition took place in Tunisia on the 11th of January 2021, in the presence of a number of …
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12
28
20
12 Students Awarded by Future Entrepreneurs Competition
Within the framework of the European Programme to Support the Private Sector in Libya, EU4PSL, funded by the European Union and implemented …
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12
21
20
Inauguration Meeting of the Business Education Component
On Friday 18/12/2020, the inauguration meeting of the business education project took place in Tunis to incorporate entrepreneurship into …
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12
11
20
120 Students Recieve Training in Entrepreneurs of the Future Bootcamps from Different Libyan Cities
Entrepreneurs of the Future bootcamps have been carried out in different cities in Libya (Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Zawiya, Sabha and Murzuq) …
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10
28
20
EU4PSL Encourages the Creation of the First Units Dedicated to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises within Libyan Banks
Tripoli, 15/10/2020 - EU4PSL, which is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, supports the creation of the …
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03
17
20
Building the capacities of the department of private sector development in strategic planning
Within the framework of EU4PSL project, a three-day workshop on strategic planning for the Ministry of Economy & Industry was conducted …
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03
13
20
Assessing the opportunity to set up an equity fund for SMEs
A delegation of the Board of Directors and the General Manager of the Savings & Real Estate Investment Bank met Expertise France team …
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03
12
20
Expertise France supports the digital transformation of Libyan Ministries of Economy and Finance
Expertise France held a workshop on Digital Transformation in Tunisia 9 March 2020 with the attendance of the Libyan stakeholders: Ministry …
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01
31
20
Strengthening the capacities of the Ministry of Economy to support the private sector
Tunis, January 29th to 31st - a training on strategic planning for the Ministry of Economy and Industry was hosted by Expertise France …
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01
30
20
How to improve Libya's ranking on the Ease of Doing Business (EODB)?
Tunis January 23rd and 24th - EU4PSL team held a workshop with the theme: “How to improve Libya's ranking on the Ease of Doing Business …
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01
24
20
A ceremony awards Libyan women entrepreneurs across Libya
Tunis, January 23rd – In the framework of the project ''European Union for Private Sector in Libya (EU4PSL)'', funded by the European …
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01
23
20
Study tour in Amman for 7 Libyan banks to learn how to establish a dedicated SME unit
Expertise France organized a study tour in Amman for 7 Libyan banks: the Central Bank of Libya, Sahara Bank, Jumhouria Bank, Arab Commercia…
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12
20
19
BPI France meets with Libyan banks to establish founding units to support SMEs through Libyan banks
Within EU4PSL project, a meeting was held December 20th to establish founding units to support SMEs through Libyan banks at Expertise …
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12
06
19
Call for application to the 6X6 entrepreneurship project is now open until December 30th, 2019
The call for application to the 6X6 entrepreneurship project is now open until December 30 th , 2019!!!! …
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12
05
19
Cooperation agreement signature between the Ministry of Economy and Industry of the GNA and ECOMOD
On Thursday, December 5, 2019, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Economy and Industry of the Government of …
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11
23
19
6 CSOs receive their capacity building completion diplomas
Following to the MoU signature with six Libyan civil society organisations to support the economic empowerment of women, the selected CSOs …
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11
22
19
EU4PSL holds its first steering committee meeting
Friday November 22nd, EU4PSL Steering Committee meeting was held November 22nd with the participation of: …
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11
15
19
Training the officials of Libyan Ministry of Economy in supporting businesses
EU4PSL, a project on the development of the private sector in Libya funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, …
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10
31
19
Expertise France signs a MoU with six Libyan civil society organisations to support the economic empowerment of women
Tunis, 30 October 2019 – In the framework of EU4PSL project, financed by the European Union, Expertise France organised a call for …
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10
30
19
UK government delegation visit Expertise France
A delegation from the UK's Joint Funds Unit (JFU), the Department for International Development (DFID) and colleagues from the UK embassy …
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10
29
19
20 Libyan officials from the Ministry of Economy and Industry for brainstorming workshop and exchange visit at APII
October 24-25th, a delegation of 20 officials from the Ministry of Economy and Industry in charge of registering companies from across …
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10
22
19
“Operational Project Management” training for 15 top Libyan executives from different Chambers of Commerce
For a full intensive week, 15 top Libyan executives from the 6 Chambers of Commerce of Benghazi, Garhyan, Misrata, Sebah, Tripoli and …
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10
18
19
6 CSOs from across Libya are selected to build their capacity and support women & youth economic empowerment
Based on a call for proposal for a capacity building program to support the role of youth and women in the Libyan economy that was …
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10
02
19
Call for Libyan Entrepreneurs
As part of EU4PSL, Expertise France intends to conduct a study to contribute to the establishment of an investment fund in Libya to support …
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09
21
19
Scientific conference on the role of entrepreneurship in the development of microenterprises
On 21st – 22nd September 2019, a joint conference on private sector development took place in Misrata 'Scientific conference on the role of …
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09
16
19
High-level international training in Entrepreneurship & Business Development
Tunis, September 16th to 21st - SLEIDSE offered a high-level international training in Entrepreneurship & Business Development Teaching …
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09
13
19
Dynamic Multi-Sector General Equilibrium Model for Libya meeting
September 13th 2019, Dynamic Multi-Sector General Equilibrium Model for Libya meeting was held in Tunis in attendance of the Libyan …
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09
04
19
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Entrepreneurship and Business Development Program
Applications are now open for the Entrepreneurship and Business Development Program at the Universities of Tripoli, Sabha, Benghazi, …
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09
03
19
The closing ceremony of Janzour Coding Academy Training of Trainers (ToTs)
The closing ceremony of Janzour Coding Academy Training of Trainers (ToTs) was held in Expertise France office in Tunis to showcase the …
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09
01
19
Call for proposal : EU4PSL – Building Civil Society Organizations capacity in order to support youth’s and women’s economic empowerment and start-up entrepreneurship in Libya
EU4PSL with the cooperation of Ministry of Planning invites all Libyan Civil society to apply for a capacity building program to support …
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08
25
19
Promote international trade between Libya and the EU trough a new trade help desk
As part of EU4PSL component 'strengthening the capacities of Libyan institutions', a stakeholder workshop was held on the topic: 'How can …
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08
15
19
A series of meetings to initiate the implementation of the project to establish venture capital (VC) funds, to support the financing of SMEs
Within the framework of EU4PSL, a series of meetings were held to initiate the implementation of the project to establish venture capital …
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08
13
19
EU4PSL: Meeting to study the feasibility of setting up private investment funds
As part of EU4PSL, a project supporting the private sector development in Libya funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise …
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07
09
19
30 hour Joint Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Business Development
July 9th 2019, Libyan Universities and Chamber of Commerce from 6 Libyan cities: Benghazi, Gharyan, Misrata, Sebha,Tripoli and Zintan …
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11
23
18
Misrata entrepreneurship bootcamp
On 21 November 2018, several high-ranking officials were guests of honor during the closing ceremony of the first entrepreneurs bootcamp …
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11
20
18
Welcome to Libus, the first online business school in Libya!
On 13 November, SLEIDSE and ITC co-launched Libus , the first online business school in Libya! It delivers courses to enhance the …
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11
19
18
60 Libyan Student-Entrepreneurs trained in a bootcamp
As a part of SLEIDSE University Start-Up Labs’ incubators implementation, a new Business Plan bootcamp was organized in Tunis from 19 to 23 …
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11
09
18
Banks trained to raise their capacities in SME financing
SLEIDSE project delivered three weeks of training to Libyan banks from 22 October to 9 November 2018 in the framework of a memorandum of …
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11
09
18
SLEIDSE coms experts train 4 Libyan Chambers of Commerce
One of the main objectives of the SLEIDSE project is to strengthen the capacities of Libyan business support organizations. Libyan Chambers …
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11
08
18
Seedstars competition awards 11 business projects
A business plan competition was held in Tripoli, Libya, in August 2018 and awarded 3 outstanding business projects on a high-level ceremony …
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09
11
18
Women trained on entrepreneurship and networking
Libyan women entrepreneurs, together with European and North African women entrepreneurs, participated in a 3-day accelerator workshop …
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06
12
18
End of the Coding academy for Libyan Students
Following a cooperation with the Libyan Minister of Labour and “We code Land”, a Tunisian initiative to train on coding, 22 Libyan …
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06
11
18
Green Bootcamp on Business models and Green Economy: Upgrading Libyan entrepreneurs’ skills
SLEIDSE bootcamps are 5-day intensive training sessions giving young entrepreneurs a wide range of tools, methods, valuable inputs and …
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04
30
18
The Government of the United Kingdom and Expertise France to sign for the creation of a microcredit agency in Libya
On the second of May 2018, the Government of the United Kingdom and Expertise France, France’s Technical Assistance Agency, will sign an …
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04
06
18
10 universities gather in Tunis to launch student incubators
On the 29th of March 2018, 10 Libyan universities from all territories (Al Margheb, Benghazi, Gharyan, Misurata, Sebha, Sirte, Tobruk, …
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03
20
18
SLEIDSE encourages the emergence of better-added value business support services delivered by Libyan Chambers of Commerce
Tunis, 19 March 2018 – On the 20 th of March, 4 pilot Chambers of Commerce will meet in Tunis with SLEIDSE, a project financed by the …
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01
19
18
SLEIDSE’ Steering Committee: great results to be continued
In December 2017 in Tripoli, SLEIDSE team project met with Libya’s Ministries of Planning, Education and Labour, and with Libya Chambers of …
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12
12
17
Chambers of Commerce capacity building
On December 12 th 2017, the first meeting was held to discuss the strengthen and the Capacity building for the chambers of commerce in …
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11
02
17
SLEIDSE trains future business incubator managers
On October 19th 2017, the SLEIDSE programme, financed by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, has received the President…
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10
30
17
Success for the first bootcamp for entrepreneurs
In October 2017, the first bootcamp was organized by SLEIDSE, which is financed by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, …
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10
25
17
Change Management workshop with Libya Enterprise
On October 2017, SLEIDSE programme, which is financed by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, organized a workshop with …
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10
11
17
First bootcamp for entrepreneurs organized in Tunis
In October 2017, SLEIDSE, which is financed by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, organised a bootcamp in order to …
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10
09
17
Access to finance in Libya: Libyan banks engage on €74 Million for business development.
Tripoli, 4 October 2017 – On the 4th of October 2017 in Tripoli, public authorities, businesses and international donors gathered in order …
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08
04
17
SLEIDSE promotes SME access to finance in Libya
On the 4th of August, SLEIDSE programme, which is financed by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, gathered public …
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07
21
17
SLEIDSE organises an incubator training tour in Paris
SLEIDSE programme, which supports the development of SMEs in Libya, is financed by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France. …
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07
11
17
Improving access to finance for SMEs
On 4 August 2017, SLEIDSE programme, which is financed by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, is organizing a high …
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07
07
17
ITC and Expertise France strengthen their cooperation for developing economies
On 4 July 2017, ITC – the International Trade Centre – and Expertise France signed a letter of intent to strengthen their cooperation and …
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06
23
17
SLEIDSE 2017 Key Figures
SLEIDSE programme has just released its key figures for its activities organised since Januar 2017. During half a year, the team has been …
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05
15
17
3 entrepreneurs awarded on SLEIDSE business plan competition
On 11 May 2017, 10 talented Libyan entrepreneurs have participated in a Business plan pitch competition during a high level ceremony in …
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