Benghazi – The Benghazi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture announced plans for an economic scientific conference. This announcement came on Thursday evening during a press conference. The conference is titled “The Libyan Economic Crisis: Between Economic Policy Disorder and Management Deficiencies.” It will also cover “Diagnosing the Reality and Treatment Scenarios.” The event is scheduled for June 20-21, 2026, in Benghazi. The Chamber will organize and sponsor the conference.
The Chamber clarified the conference’s objective. It aims to diagnose the structural framework of the economic crisis in Libya. This includes analyzing the intertwined factors causing the crisis. It will also study the dynamics of the Libyan Dinar’s exchange rate deterioration. Additionally, it will examine rising inflation rates and liquidity shortages. The economic and social impacts of these issues will be discussed.
The conference will also assess policies and measures taken by economic authorities. It aims to clarify their role in deepening the crisis. Furthermore, it will address their impact on eroding trust in official institutions. The event seeks to develop an integrated strategic framework for reform. This framework will outline short, medium, and long-term policy priorities. It will also span from immediate solutions to structural reform.
The Chamber disclosed that the conference will feature seven main themes. These include ‘The Libyan Economic Crisis: Roots and Symptoms.’ Another theme is ‘The Parallel Currency Market in Libya: Causes, Effects, and its Relationship with the Banking System.’ Economic policy priorities will be discussed. The crisis of economic management is also a theme. Economic diversification challenges will be explored. Finally, scenarios for exiting the crisis will be presented.
The Chamber confirmed the conference will be a platform for scientific and economic dialogue. It will bring together experts, academics, and decision-makers. They will discuss the economic crisis’s causes and analyze its repercussions. The aim is to produce scientific and implementable recommendations. These recommendations will support the path of stability and development. The Chamber emphasized its national and social responsibility in organizing the event. Economic institutions play a crucial role in offering public-interest initiatives and solutions. This also includes strengthening public-private partnerships.