A Discussion with Ambassador Richard Norland, AmCham Libya Honorary Chairman
The American Chamber of Commerce in Libya (AmCham Libya) hosted a virtual meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Libya and AmCham Libya Honorary Chairman, Richard Norland. The Ambassador exchanged views with current and prospective AmCham members regarding the evolving political process in Libya and prospects for improving the business climate for U.S. investment. Ambassador Norland underscored that the ongoing political process in Libya provided a unique opportunity for Libyan political and economic leaders to achieve these reforms and make Libya a strong and reliable partner for private sector investment. American companies expressed a strong desire to deploy their technical expertise and [...]
Read Details >Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Risk Related To Business Operations In Libya
Steve Priestley of AmCham Libya member Tetra Tech, delivered an online seminar on the subject of: Risks and Other Issues Associated with Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Related to Business Operations in Libya. Steve provided a comprehensive overview of the key considerations for organizations planning on implementing projects in areas potentially contaminated by landmines and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO). His presentation was informed by lessons learned from similar environments in the region as well as specific experience in Libya. During the briefing, Steve covered: An overview of the current situation and risks in Libya - including locations/types/responses by local authorities Issues [...]
Read Details >American Policy Towards Libya and Possible Impacts of the Upcoming U.S. Presidential Election
Jason Pack, AmCham Board Member and Libya Scholar, gave an online briefing on the subject of American policy towards Libya and possible impacts of the upcoming Presidential election. It covered American engagement in Libya under the Trump administration and touched on arguments from his recent piece for Foreign Policy, "The Israel-UAE Deal Won’t Bring Peace, but It Will Prolong the War in Libya". Jason commented on how he sees the Libyan commercial scene evolving in 2021 for American companies in the electricity, oil & gas, construction, and related sectors if oil prices remain low or the blockade continues. AmCham members [...]
Read Details >Libya Power Sector Roundtable
AmCham Libya and the U.S. Embassy to Libya co-hosted the Libya Power Sector Roundtable. This online event brought together key decision makers from Libyan institutions, major U.S. companies active in the sector, the U.S. State Department and USAID, which is currently working on electricity sector reform in Libya. Panelists included Joshua Harris, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy to Libya, Weam Elabdeli, Chairman at GECOL, Dr. Abdussalam Elansari, Deputy Chairman at GECOL, Dr. Mohamed Elhadi Mashena, Advisor for Energy Affairs at GNA, Mamoun Saad, Country Manager for Libya at Bechtel, Raouf Ben Ltaifa, Deputy General Manager for Libya [...]
Read Details >Online Briefing by Daniel Liss, Commercial Officer, the U.S. Embassy to Libya.
This briefing focussed on Daniel's current high priority issues, including the situation regarding Letters of Credit, the oil shutdown, and the ongoing conflict in Libya.
Read Details >Prosper Africa Conference
US Embassy, Tunis, TunisiaAmCham Libya attended the Prosper Africa Conference organized by the U.S. Embassy and the American Chamber of Commerce in Tunisia.
Read Details >U.S. Embassy Sponsored Panel Discussion: Promoting Trade and Investment
US Embassy, Tunis, TunisiaThe event supported a central theme of the Dialogue: promoting increased trade and investment in Libya, especially in the energy sector.
Read Details >Renpower Maghreb Investors Conference 2019
Laico Tunis Hotel and Conference Center, Tunis, TunisiaThe 2-day event focussed on current developments in the five Maghreb countries.
Read Details >U.S. Embassy Independence Day Celebration
US Embassy, Tunis, TunisiaThe AmCham Director and Deputy Director attended the Independence Day Celebration.
Read Details >North Africa Amchams Conference
Washington D.C., USAA day of events organized by the U.S. Chamber, for the North Africa AmChams.
Read Details >Screening Of BBC Documentary “Start Up Libya”, Co-Hosted By The U.S. Embassy
US Embassy, Tunis, TunisiaThe U.S. Embassy Libya External Office co-hosted a screening of the upcoming BBC documentary.
Read Details >U.S. Trade Mission With The Libyan Local Investment & Development Fund (LLIDF)
US Embassy, Tunis, TunisiaThe U.S. Embassy in Libya’s External Office and the LLIDF co-hosted a commercial roundtable.
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