Tethered Public Administration Reform in Libya

Abstract

This paper explores the challenges and impediments faced in achieving comprehensive administrative reform. The study examines key aspects of the Libya administrative structure that was raised in a workshop organized by the UNDP. It includes the public administration structure, decentralization, fiscal sustainability, economic development, digital transformation, and e-government. It explores the problems and issues impacting reform efforts, such as the paucity of political will, limited reformative capacity, bureaucratic resistance, and the prevalent issue of ghost employment. The research reveals that Libya's public administration system is in dire need of transformative reforms to improve governance, enhance service delivery. Decentralization of administrative powers and resources emerges as a crucial factor for local development and effective public service provision. This research outlined the complexities surrounding public administration reform in Libya and offers guidance for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars to navigate these challenges and drive positive change in the Libya's governance and administrative systems.