AME Info (http://www.ameinfo.com)
Covers current business news in a number of fields including energy, oil and gas, Arab financial markets, construction, and technology. Includes in-depth business reports from different countries in the region, and links to other relevant websites (English, Arabic).
Al-Bawaba (http://albawaba.com/en/countries/Libya)
It is a major portal site that links a number of other websites on all the Arab countries. It contains up-to-date information on the political, business, social, cultural and religious aspects of a particular country. Just click on the name of the country for information in English and Arabic.
ArabDataNet ( http://www.arabdatanet.com/country/profiles/profile.asp?CtryName=Libya&CtryAbrv=li)
Offers economic reviews and sector analysis of Libyan agriculture, energy, financing, and tourism.
Arab Fund for Economic & Social Development (http://www.arabfund.org/)
Search for information on projects funded throughout the Arab world
Arab Net (http://www.arab.net/libya/index.html )
It is a major Arab website that contains information on the government, history, geography, business, culture, transport, tourism of each country, and provides links to other relevant websites.
Central Bank of Libya (http://www.cbl-ly.com/)
The site of the Central Bank of Libya - has limited information about bank regulations(in Arabic and English).
Development Gateway Country Overview
(http://www.developmentgateway.org/cg/country-gateways/country.do?country=ly&iso3=LBY)
“The Development Gateway helps communities, organizations, and individuals build partnerships, share ideas, and work together to reduce poverty.” Search by development projects as well as by country to identify additional web sites and documents.
Directory of Development Organizations (http://www.devdir.org/)
“ The Directory is a compilation of contact data of the main sources of assistance available for private sector development (micro, small an medium-sized enterprises) and poverty reduction. A wide range of organizations is included in the Directory: international organizations, government ministries, private sector institutions, development agencies, universities, research and training institutes,
NGOs/PDOs, grantmakers, banks, microfinance institutions, and development consulting firms.” Searchable by keyword.
Fares.net (http://www.fares.net)
Site includes a directory and a list of sites on a wide range of subjects including tourism, entertainment, culture, the media, news and business in English and Arabic. Search under the name of the country..
Global Archive -- Total Search (http://search.ft.com/search/index.html)
Searches the archive of the British newspaper, Financial Times, online version.
International Monetary Fund (http://www.imf.org/external/country/LBY/index.htm)
The IMF is an “organization of 183 member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment.” A search by country will yield reports on the IMF’s initiatives and programs in it.
International Trade Administration (http://www.ita.doc.gov)
A branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the ITA site offers trade statistics, export data, publications and reports on a variety of issues related to international trade.
Libya Business Directory (http://www.libyabusinessguide.com/main)
An important website that includes addresses and contact information not only for businesses in Libya but also for academic and research institutions, the media, the arts and entertainment,
Libya Directory (http://www.marweb.net/libya/)
This is an online directory and search engine with information of political, economic and social life in Libya.
Libya News (http://allafrica.com/libya/)
News reports on Libya from various regional and international media sources.
Libya Page (http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Country_Specific/Libya.html)
Website of the African Studies Department of the University of Pennsylvania that includes important online sites on the social, economic and political conditions in Libya.
Libya Profile (http://www.mbendi.co.za/land/af/lb/p0005.htm)
A regional website that includes information primarily about economic and business conditions in various countries of Africa including Libya.
Libya - Energy (http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/libya.html)
US Department of Energy updated reports on the energy situation in Libya.
MEMRI: The Middle East Media Research Institute (http://www.memri.org/)
Founded in 1998, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) ‘explores the Middle East through the region's media. MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, and Hebrew media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.’
Theodora.com ( http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/libya/index.html)
Historical events as well as current information about the economy, government, and politics of Libya.
Trade Guide (http://www.muslimtrade.net/tradeguideline/libya/)
Important site guidelines and regulations for doing business in a number of Muslim countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, including Libya.
UNRISD On-Line (U.N. Research Institute for Social Development) (http://www.unrisd.org/)
“UNRISD carries out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development. Through its research, UNRISD stimulates dialogue and contributes to policy debates within and outside the United Nations system.
United Nations (http://www.un.org)
The official site of the United Nations provides articles, reports, etc. in several languages on all aspects of the initiatives and mission of that organization as well as on the contemporary life, culture, society, international relations, etc. of all the countries and peoples of the world.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (http://www.unicef.org/)
“Works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child." Site offers reports and information about the status and living situations of children in many countries.
United States Trade Representative (http://www.ustr.gov)
As “America’s chief trade negotiator and advisor to the President of the United States on trade policy, the USTR and the Agency itself work with other bodies, such as the World Trade Organization to create new job opportunities for American business, workers and agricultural producers.” A search by country yields news, regulations, reports and initiatives on the United States’ and USTR’s dealings with it.
United States. Agency for International Development. Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) (http://www.dec.org)
“The purpose of the DEC is to strengthen USAID's development projects, activities, and programs by making ... development experience documents available to USAID offices and mission staff, PVO's, NGO's, universities and research institutions, developing countries, and the public worldwide.”
United States. Census Bureau. Foreign Trade Statistics (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/index.html)
Offers valuable statistics by country and by commodity beginning in 1996 and information about the U.S. trade balance with individual countries from 1992 onward.
The World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org)
A search by country yields numerous English language reports on the economic development of regions of the world and the World Bank Groups’ advice, initiatives and warnings concerning them.
World Chambers Network (http://www.worldchambers.com/)
Searchable by country offers information about individual national chambers of commerce and about international trade including news and upcoming events of interest to the business world.
World Trade Organization (http://www.wto.org/)
Headquartered in Switzerland the WTO, made up of member governments from around the globe, is dedicated to topics concerning international trade and development. Its English language “website contains material for a range of users, from the general public to students, academics and trade specialists. It includes introductions to WTO activities and a large database of official documents.”
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