A long-term vision to transform Benghazi into a modern, sustainable city, guided by a mission that promotes innovation, quality, and good governance. Under the supervision of the Libya Reconstruction & Development Fund and the Urban Planning Authority, the initiative seeks to attract leading international firms to prepare a comprehensive master plan for Greater Benghazi 2050. This plan will address a wide range of urban planning dimensions, serving as a framework to absorb the city’s rapid urban growth, meet its aspirations, and translate them into development programs that position Benghazi among the ranks of advanced and sustainable cities.

Vision

To transform Benghazi, under the strategic leadership of Engineer BELKASEM HIFTER, General Director of the Fund for Development and Reconstruction of Libya (FDRL), into a fully integrated international economic capital and a global hub for trade, services, and logistics—exceeding the role of a modern urban city to become a vital connecting point in the global economy.

Mission

To strengthen Benghazi’s position as a global economic and trade platform through a comprehensive strategic framework led by the Fund for Development and Reconstruction of Libya (FDRL), capitalizing on the city’s unique Mediterranean location and leveraging its human and economic potential to become an international center for trade, services, and logistics.

The mission aims to:
– Build a modern urban and economic model that balances comprehensive development with national identity.
– Launch an open investment environment capable of attracting international partners across diverse sectors.
– Transform current challenges into strategic opportunities that enhance sustainability and innovation.
– Position Benghazi as a regional and international bridge, a central hub for trade, shipping, and global economy.