BDO Jordan Leads Workshop on Financial and Banking Sector Skills Analysis in Libya

Tripoli, Libya – February 2025 – A high-level workshop titled “Financial and Banking Sector Skills Analysis in Libya” was successfully held in Tripoli to address critical skill and training gaps within the financial sector, with a particular focus on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The event also aimed to define the role of the Institute of Banking and Financial Studies in capacity building and establish a shared vision for aligning education and training with the evolving needs of Libya's financial market.

Organized and managed by BDO Jordan (Samman & Co.), the advisory partner of the EU4Skills project, the workshop brought together key stakeholders and decision-makers in the financial sector.
Following the opening remarks, Dr. Jamal Taraireh, Financial Services Advisory Partner at BDO Jordan, led a focus group discussion to identify skills gap analysis, followed by an engaging panel discussion that facilitated knowledge exchange among representatives from financial and banking institutions, academia, and the private sector.

The discussions highlighted best practices for financial training development and emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and the banking sector to ensure that human resources are effectively qualified to meet the dynamic demands of the Libyan market.
The EU4Skills project, which supports initiatives like this workshop, is funded by the European Union, with co-financing from the French government. Implemented by Expertise France in collaboration with key Libyan partners, the project aims to enhance employability in Libya by promoting digital transformation, improving access to finance, and developing expertise in the green and blue economies to drive sustainable economic growth.

As a leading advisory firm, BDO Jordan, Samman & Co., remains committed to fostering financial sector development and capacity building across the region. By leveraging its deep expertise in financial advisory and training, BDO Jordan continues to support initiatives that empower businesses, strengthen financial institutions, and contribute to sustainable economic progress in Libya and beyond.