First ‘‘Cash for Work’’ initiative in Libya launched by UNDPBy Sami Zaptia. London, 24 December 2020:The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and the Municipality of Bu Sleem have partnered to implement the first “Cash for Work” initiative in Libya. Funded by the Government of Japan, the first “cash for work” initiative in Libya will allow targeted people based in Bu Sleem to meet their basic needs, improve their living standards and contribute to their short- and medium-term economic self-reliance, the UNDP said. During the launching ceremony that took place Monday at the Municipality of Bu Sleem, the Mayor, Mr. Abdel Rahman Alhamdi, stated: “I truly welcome “cash for work” initiative. Bu Sleem municipality is one of the municipalities affected by the conflict, and this program is providing urgent livelihood opportunities for the most needy population in a municipality of 400,000 people.

Source: Libya Today December 24, 2020 14:03 UTC