GNA Finance Minister discusses the impact of Libya’s economic crisis

In a phone interview with Al-Monitor published on 30 April, Government of National Accord (GNA) Finance Minister Osama Hamad discusses the Libyan economic crisis as well as the current efforts developed by Libyan institutions to tackle the crisis. Minister Hamad draws a link between the political division in Libya and the current economic situation, arguing that economic stabilisation cannot happen without political reconciliation. According to him, in a politically divided country, the successful design and implementation of economic reform programs is hindered by the absence of political will.Click here to read the interview.