Tripoli May 4 (IANS) The UK has announced a $2 million aid to Libya to support its private sector and provide employment to young people and women.
The British Embassy here said on Thursday that the aid is for a micro-finance scheme in partnership with Expertise France. They will design and implement projects to contribute to Libya s balanced development Xinhua news agency reported.
Libya is plagued by economic crisis due to escalating violence and political division following the 2011 uprising that toppled former leader Muammar Gaddafi.
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