TRIPOLI — Italy has increased its contribution to the Policing and Security Joint Program (PSJP) initiative in Libya, implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in partnership with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), and in coordination with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Interior. Since 2018, and with $1,689,402 (Euro1,498,500) of funds, the Italian Republic is a supporter of the program which aim at strengthening the capacity of rule of law institutions and advancing safety, security and access to justice in Libya. Today, with a top up of $1,464,863 (Euro1,299,325) the overall total fund from Italy amounts $3,154,265 (Euro2,797,825). Other activities implemented by the program are designed to develop a more community-oriented policing and people-centered rule of law services, as well as to reinforce mechanism for oversight and accountability in Libya. “The Security Joint Project (PSJP) reflects our priorities, to improve service delivery for the local population, through more effective and community-oriented policing and rule of law services.

Source: Libya Today July 24, 2020 08:26 UTC