Implementing Partners Meeting for Mine Action (IP Meeting)

On 24 February 2025, the Implementing Partners Meeting for Mine Action (IP Meeting) was held under the chairmanship of the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC) and in partnership with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS Libya). The meeting discussed several key points, including:

The vision of the new Director of the LibMAC:
Brigadier General Khalil Al-Shibli, the new Director of the Centre, presented his vision and future strategy for enhancing mine action efforts in Libya, with a focus on improving coordination between local and international actors and increasing the effectiveness of field operations.
Presentation by the Head of the United Nations Mine Action Programme (UNMAS):
Ms. Fatima Zouriq, Head of the United Nations Mine Action Programme (UNMAS), gave a presentation on the United Nations efforts to support Libya in this field, including current challenges and opportunities for enhancing international cooperation.
Practical presentation by the LibMAC:
The LibMAC gave a practical presentation outlining recent achievements and ongoing operations, as well as future plans to enhance local capacities in the field of mine action and community awareness.
Mapping of NGOs’ activities and actors/available funding for 2025:
The meeting mapped out the detailed activities of NGOs and actors in the field of mine action, identifying the sources of funding available for 2025 to ensure the continuity and expansion of efforts.
Group of donors, supporters and supporters of the Libyan Humanitarian Mine Action Programme:
Italy’s presidency of the Group of donors and supporters of the Libyan Humanitarian Mine Action Programme was announced.
Date of the next meeting and closing remarks:
The date of the next meeting was set to discuss progress made and new challenges. The closing remarks were also summarized, emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation between all parties to achieve mine action goals in Libya.

This meeting is an important step towards strengthening joint efforts to eliminate mine risks in Libya, with a focus on strengthening local capacities and ensuring the sustainability of international efforts in this field..