Housing and Utilities Ministry sources: Hosting workshops is to come up with practical work plans conducive to development .

Tripoli, 27.04.2015(Lana) Housing and Utilities Ministry sources underlined that hosting workshops is in order to come up with practical work plans conducive to development in the country. They said the workshop that is currently organized was a contribution from the ministry to creating a sustainable environment on Libyan soil by completing housing and infrastructure projects and providing appropriate and hygienic housing for all segments of society and narrowing the housing gap in the country and launching competition between the private and the banking sector and provide them with the opportunity to build the country. The sources said the goals of the workshop is in line with policies pursued in many countries to strengthen the role of the private sector and shift to the market economy and getting liberated from restrictions hampering investment. The workshop was also designed to revive national economy through public and private partnerships and enabling the private and banking sectors completed halted housing and infrastructure projects. The workshop organized by Housing and Utilities Ministry and entitled; " By Reconstruction and Investment Libya would enjoy Stability" continued Tuesday morning and during which several papers were presented and discussed by experts. Head of National Salvation Government, Dr Khalifa Al-Ghawil underlined in speech yesterday at the workshop the importance of development and housing and their role in promoting social security, enhancing living standards and satisfying aspirations of the Libyan people. Al-Ghawil also called for the need to reconsider some development projects, discuss their difficulties being the economic drive of the economic wheel and development of any country. He appealed to all Libyans to forget their hatreds and cooperate to make use of their resources and endeavour to build their modern state. Minister of Housing and Utilities, Hisham Al-Haj on his part said the goal of organizing this workshop was to shift Libya from a state full sponsorship of its projects into engaging the private sector thereby preparing the good environments, the private sector is the main state partner and supporter. He also noted the significance of cooperation between the banks and the private sector. =Lana=