US$ 1,716,502
(inter-elections phase.
In case of elections in 2020, budget and workplan are to be revised)
7
2018/01 - 2020/12
European Union: US$ 7,619,240.00
France: US$ 976,443.51
Germany: US$ 1,184,834.12
Italy: US$ 2,056,210.79
The Netherlands: US$ 1,666,666
Switzerland: US$ 180,000
UK: US$ 413,223.14
TOTAL: US$ 14,596,617.56
High National Election Commission (HNEC)
United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
The project’s aims at:
Promoting credible and peaceful elections lies at the heart of the ongoing UNDP-led efforts by UNDP under the auspices of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to foster stabilization and democratic consolidation following Libya’s 2011 revolution which saw the fall of Gaddafi. Elections were held by the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) in 2012 (Parliamentary elections) and in 2014 (Constitutional Assembly election and Parliamentary election).
Despite efforts to set up key institutions and processes to manage transition and to promote the rule of law, accountability, human rights and good governance, the post-Gaddafi era has been characterized by armed confrontation, which has led to political and institutional fragmentation across Libya. With the current military and political conflict escalating since 2019, UN and international partners are working on efforts to find a political solution to end the conflict and bring stability. In this context, it is important that HNEC’s electoral readiness is ensured to conduct elections when called for.
The latest COVID-19 pandemic comes in Libya on top of an already existing humanitarian, political, economic and security crisis. After years of conflict and political instability, government and health systems have very limited capacity to provide the required essential services. Against the background of an aggravated humanitarian crisis, it is even more critical that a political consensus is reached in which elections might play a pivotal role to provide a general accepted mandate for any new government after the conflict. Ultimately, to overcome the pandemic in a successful and sustainable manner, strengthening the country’s government institutions will be essential.
Recovery and resilience also depend on an inclusive political process and accountable governance, components strongly supported by UNDP Libya and the UNSMIL.
PEPOL is conceived as a three-year electoral assistance project (2018-2020). The United Nations Development Programme in Libya (UNDP Libya) is the implementing partner of the Project, which is set up in an integrated manner with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
The UNDP/PEPOL project operates in an integrated manner with the UNSMIL team under the United Nations Electoral Support Team (UNEST) in Libya.PEPOL’s main counterpart and primary beneficiary of the project is the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), the highest electoral authority in Libya.
Chief Electoral Advisor (UNSMIL)
Chief Technical Adviser / Project Manager (UNDP)
Information Management Specialist
Elections Database Development Specialist
Electoral Procurement & Logistics Specialist
Sr. Translator and Interpreter
Translator, interpreter
Project Assistant
Chief Electoral Advisor; Senior Operations Advisor; Procedures/Training Advisor; Logistics Advisor; Field Operations Advisor; Political Entity/Candidate Nomination Advisor; Public Outreach Advisor; Database/IT Advisor.
For any inquiries please contact
Filip Warnants
PEPOL Chief Technical Adviser and project manager