The Center was established on July 1, 2018, to be an independent center for research and studies in the social and human sciences. It consists of a group of departments and units, organized by its general structure, which constitute its means and tool for the success of its programs and activities, and for supervising them, which were defined within an integrated vision, noble goals, and a lofty message, the goal of which is to build the human being in Libya culturally, psychologically, and socially.
Vision
Amidst the rapidly changing and often unstable circumstances in Libya and the broader Arab and Islamic world, the Libyan Research and Studies Center recognizes the urgent need for organized and committed work to achieve its objectives—focusing primarily on the Libyan individual and, more broadly, on the Arab person.
The Center strives to foster knowledge exchange and skill development among young people across Arab nations, with special attention to empowering Libya’s ambitious youth.
This vision is built upon in-depth study and careful analysis of Libya’s current landscape. The Center aspires to contribute to positive change by promoting scientific, research-based approaches that support state institutions and official bodies in driving progress, fostering dialogue, and aligning their efforts with those of research centers and civil society organizations.
Ultimately, the Center seeks to help Libyan society achieve stability, prosperity, and progress comparable to other developing nations.
Mission
Every institution is guided by a mission that it hopes to communicate effectively and positively.
The Libyan Research and Studies Center delivers a clear and purposeful message through its various programs and initiatives:
It believes in the possibility of success even under the most challenging circumstances, and attributes sustainable achievement to the spirit of teamwork.
The Center emphasizes the essential role of civil society organizations and research institutions in fostering stability and nation-building. It firmly believes that the future of humanity depends on the successful fulfillment of this mission.
Objectives
The Libyan Research and Studies Center is committed to collaborative, transparent, and internationally aligned research practices. Its main objectives include:
1- Promoting citizenship, national identity, and the preservation of religious and cultural values.
2- Encouraging participation, positivity, and responsibility in addressing current challenges and developments.
3- Investing in human potential, developing skills, and nurturing young talent across disciplines.
4- Fostering cooperation with governmental and non-governmental institutions, and facilitating knowledge exchange with local, regional, and international research centers.
5- Conducting scientific studies on Libyan society’s issues and challenges to propose practical and evidence-based solutions.
6- Monitoring social trends and transformations in Libya to better understand and anticipate societal change.
7- Promoting rational crisis management and supporting Libya’s transition toward a modern, participatory state.
8- Supporting democratic transformation, dialogue, and national reconciliation by organizing conferences, seminars, and academic forums that bring diverse viewpoints together and draw lessons from successful post-conflict nations.
9- Conducting statistical and documentary studies, creating data repositories relevant to its programs and areas of interest.
10- Publishing academic journals, reports, and conference proceedings, and reprinting approved or recommended works of scholarly value.
The Center seeks to implement a set of programs and activities that are consistent with its areas of interest, the most prominent of which are:
Human resource development
Properly preparing the center's working team by developing skills, enhancing capabilities, and updating the methods and mechanisms used in the work.
Improving institutional performance
Studying ways to improve performance in official institutions and departments, and providing expertise and advice to support their efficiency and effectiveness.
Interest in Libyan affairs
He made national issues his primary focus, and exerted the greatest effort in everything that served the nation and the citizen.
Promoting culture and knowledge
Focusing on cultural, scientific and cognitive issues, and contributing to consolidating the values of research and intellectual creativity.
Community service
Providing initiatives and programs aimed at advancing Libyan society and strengthening its role in sustainable construction and development.
The Center plays a pivotal role in implementing and expanding its programs across the fields of social and human sciences, strategic and international studies, and other areas addressing the concerns of Libyan citizens.
Recognizing the importance of continuous activity and renewal, the Center seeks to fill research gaps and contribute meaningfully to national development by mobilizing all available resources and expertise.
Its efforts are directed toward enlightenment, innovation, modernization, and renewal, in alignment with Libya’s development priorities and future aspirations.
The Center encourages relevant institutions and stakeholders to translate research outcomes and conference recommendations into actionable policies, thereby contributing to nation-building and societal progress.
Contributing to the future through conferences, seminars, and field studies
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The Libyan Research and Studies Center strives to develop the Libyan and Arab individual through organized scientific work focused on knowledge exchange and skill development, aiming to achieve societal stability and prosperity based on comprehensive research and institutional foundations.
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