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About the project

Strengthening the Rule of Law, Together

SHARP-ER (Shared Action on Rule of Law Progress – Exit Route) is a nationwide initiative supporting Libya’s civil society, local institutions, and communities in advancing justice, accountability, and good governance.

Duration
December 2025 – December 2027
Coverage
Nationwide, Libya
Lead partner
Acted
Funded by
The European Union

A nationwide project, delivered locally

Running from December 2025 to December 2027, SHARP-ER is implemented by Acted, in consortium with United Efforts Consultancy (UEC) and Stichting Bureau Ensemble (SBE), and funded by the European Union. The project works nationwide across Libya, partnering with civil society organisations, municipalities, and community leaders to strengthen access to justice, build the capacity of civil society to hold institutions accountable, and improve local governance and service delivery.

Where we focus

  • Strengthening Rule of Law

    Supporting local institutions to improve access to justice and transparency.
  • Empowering Civil Society

    Building the capacity of CSOs to strengthen their role in oversight and accountability.
  • Supporting Local Governance

    Enhancing collaboration between municipalities and local actors to improve service delivery.

The consortium

Funded by the European Union

  • Lead implementing partner

    Acted

    Overall project management and civil society sub-projects.
  • Consortium partner

    United Efforts Consultancy (UEC)

    Network strengthening, dialogue, and peer-learning.
  • Consortium partner

    Stichting Bureau Ensemble (SBE)

    Research, perception data, and knowledge publications.

Building on SHARP

SHARP I and II (2019–2024)

SHARP-ER builds on the foundation of SHARP I and II (2019–2024), carrying its network of civil society partners and its dialogue practice into a new phase focused on sustainability and exit.