Libya represents both a challenging and paradoxical case for democracy support; while a turbulent conflict environment, it is also the home of a nascent, inexperienced but highly driven and committed civil society.

 EED approach and added value

• Engage with activists in exile who maintain strong links inside country
• Provide flexible support to nascent civic groups that have difficulty operating due to the security environment

Examples of supported initiatives

• Initiatives promoting defence of human rights and democracy
• Civic education initiatives related to the constitution-making process
• Start-up funding for pilot civic projects in key cities (given that the country is being held together not by a central government but by local authorities)
• Independent media still operating from within the country

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