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Summary of Simplified Enterprise Survey and Private Sector Mapping: Libya 2015

Core Content

This document presents the findings of a Simplified Enterprise Survey and Private Sector Mapping conducted in Libya in 2015, with the aim of understanding the impact of the 2014 crisis on the private sector and identifying areas for potential reform and economic growth. The report is a product of the World Bank Group, led by Pietro Calice, and conducted in collaboration with Altai Consulting and the Libya Bureau of Census and Statistics.

Main Objectives

• To assess the impact of the recent conflict on the dynamics of Libya’s private sector.
• To identify potential areas for economic growth and employment.
• To highlight constraints to business operations and growth.
• To provide insights from enterprises on their current situation.
• To support policy interventions aimed at revitalizing the private sector.

Methodology and Sample Design

• The survey was conducted through phone interviews due to the unstable security situation.
• A sample of 457 private enterprises was selected, covering six main regions of Libya: Tripoli, Western, Middle, Benghazi, Eastern, and Southern.
• The sample was not stratified by sector due to limited access and lack of updated data, but efforts were made to cover a range of industrial sectors.
• The sample included micro, small, medium, and large enterprises, with large companies generally concentrated in Tripoli, Benghazi, and Misrata.
• Micro enterprises (less than 5 employees) were included to provide a more representative view of the economy, even though they are not traditionally part of ICA studies.

Key Findings

Enterprise Profile

• Size distribution: 59% small enterprises (5–19 employees), 23% medium (20–99 employees), 5% large (≥100 employees), and 13% micro enterprises (<5 employees).
• Location distribution: The Tripoli and Middle regions had the highest concentration of firms, with 83% and 80% of total firms respectively in construction and real estate, and trade.

Revenue Data

• The average annual revenue for enterprises in the sample was approximately US$400,000.
• Micro enterprises: Average yearly revenue of US$200,000.
• Small enterprises: Median turnover of US$300,000.
• Medium enterprises: Average revenue of US$1 million.
• Large enterprises: Average revenue of US$17 million.
• A significant portion of firms (29%) had annual revenues under US$100,000, while 14% had revenues between US$1 million and US$5 million.
• Notable: 61% of micro enterprises had yearly turnovers above US$100,000.

Impact of the 2014 Crisis

• The crisis significantly affected the private sector, with many enterprises reporting:
  • Reduced sales and investments.
  • Increased difficulty in obtaining licenses and permits.
  • Disruptions in supply chains and access to foreign currency.
  • Increased number of domestic competitors due to the closure of some firms.
  • Movement of offices or production sites.
  • Reduction in workforce and operational capacity.

Constraints to Growth

• Common constraints:
  • Inability to access financing.
  • Insecurity and instability.
  • Corruption and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
  • Poor infrastructure and logistics.
  • Legal and regulatory challenges.
• These constraints were rated as "major" or "very severe" by a significant percentage of firms, compared to 2011 ICA data.

Sector Analysis

• Construction and Real Estate: Dominated by medium and large enterprises, with a high percentage of firms reporting reduced capacity utilization.
• Manufacturing: Included a higher proportion of micro enterprises and experienced challenges in access to financing and exports.
• Trade: A significant portion of firms reported reduced sales and investments, with a notable presence of small and medium enterprises.
• Services: Particularly affected by the crisis, with limited access to foreign currency and high operational constraints.
• Other Sectors: Included water supply, waste management, electricity, and others, with mixed performance across regions.

Limitations

• The sample was not fully representative due to:
  • Oversampling of Tripoli.
  • Limited representation of very small enterprises and service sectors.
  • Inability to access firms that had ceased operations.
• The methodology introduced a bias, as only firms that remained operational were surveyed.
• No weighting was applied due to the lack of an updated sample frame.

Conclusion and Recommendations

• The report provides a snapshot of the private sector's condition in the aftermath of the 2014 crisis.
• It highlights the need for reforms in the investment climate, particularly in the areas of financing, security, and regulatory efficiency.
• Recommendations include:
  • Strengthening institutional frameworks.
  • Improving access to credit and foreign currency.
  • Enhancing security and stability in key economic areas.
  • Promoting private sector participation in rebuilding efforts.
  • Encouraging dialogue between stakeholders to address systemic challenges.

Key Sectors and Their Performance

Regional Impact

• The Tripoli and Middle regions had the highest concentration of enterprises, particularly in construction, real estate, and trade.
• The Benghazi and Southern regions showed higher representation of "other services" and had lower representation of large enterprises.
• The Eastern region had limited data due to ongoing conflict and instability.

Notes on Methodology

• The study was conducted under a very unstable political and security environment.
• The use of phone interviews and a "snowball" method led to a non-representative sample.
• The findings should not be taken as official ICA results due to the limitations in data collection and sampling.

Conclusion

The report underscores the significant impact of the 2014 crisis on Libya’s private sector, with many firms experiencing reduced revenues, operational constraints, and security challenges. Despite these issues, the private sector remains a vital part of the economy, and the findings provide a foundation for future policy interventions and support. The methodology, while innovative, has limitations that should be acknowledged when interpreting the data.