My Plan for Libya

Improving Public Service Delivery at the Local Level

Strengthening public service delivery to be more responsive to citizens at the national and municipal level is a primary goal of my vision for Libya. Due to their proximity to local communities, municipal government institutions are in a better position to understand and respond to local needs. A shift to more community-based approaches to public service delivery will help address the marginalization of certain areas in the country and ensure that allocation of resources takes into account historical injustices.

Improving Public Service Delivery at the National Level

At the national level, public sector service delivery reforms must emphasize increased customer orientation, more responsive delivery, and enable citizens and businesses to access key government services online. This effort will include defining clear lines of responsibility, developing structures for administrative control and oversight for each government entity, ensuring uniform processes across government entities, limiting instances of corruption, and adopting online modes of service delivery.

Increasing Transparency and Accountability

The government must champion the development of a national procurement system, enhance checks and balances on government institutions by changing the reporting mechanism for the Audit Bureau from the executive branch to legislative authorities, introduce a performance based budgeting mechanism that links budgetary allocations to meeting institutional goals, publish government financial information, and hold hearings to justify budgetary requests by ministries and state owned enterprises. Given the large contribution of the oil and gas sector to government revenue, all previously awarded contracts will need to be reevaluated to ensure that they meet international standards.

Inclusionary Politics

The government should support the participation of citizens in the political process by publishing draft laws and holding public hearings, ensuring that citizens are informed of their rights, and developing public awareness campaigns to educate the citizenry on the important topics being considered by the legislature. Support for civil society should include the development of enabling laws and regulations, the creation of a dedicated independent fund to support institutions and the development of support centers that provide training and networking opportunities.

MY RECORD THUS FAR

• Aref Nayed believes that success of February 17 th Revolution will depend on success in establishing a genuine democratic system based on forgiveness, tolerance, compassion and reconciliation.
• Aref Nayed calls for stability while addressing the challenges faced by Libya in terms of economic, human development and governance.
• Aref Nayed highlights the importance of empowering municipal governments to respond to the needs of local communities.
• Aref Nayed believes in following a consultative approach that includes all Libyans to determine the future of Libya and achieve stability in the country.

Support Aref’s Plan for Reinventing Government

Libya’s public sector currently provides poor quality services, lacks transparency, and is not accountable to the people. Add your name to support Aref Nayed’s plan to move Libya forward by fostering an attitudinal change in public service that values transparency and accountability to the citizens of the country.