The leading provider of research on Libya
Trusted by industry leaders
BP
GIZ
European Union
IMF
KAS
300+
Reports Published
40+
Clients Served
8
Years In-Country
Since 2018, Libya Desk has been the go-to partner for private and public sector organisations requiring reliable, primary-source intelligence on Libya.
In 2025, Libya Desk became part of Global Insights Group (GIG), expanding the analytical infrastructure available to clients while maintaining the network and methodology that established the firm's reputation.
Today, it continues to operate in Libya, combining years of track-record in the country with GIG's broader regional capabilities in political risk analysis, due diligence and strategic advisory.
Publications
Publications
Libya Desk publishes two dedicated intelligence products on a weekly and monthly schedule, drawing on primary source reporting from active networks across western, eastern and southern Libya.
Libya Energy Insights Reports
- Monthly Report in PDF Format
- Deep-dives into oil and gas sector developments
- Updates on political dyanmics affecting the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC)
- Production data and energy policy analysis
- Risk matrix on threats to Libyan oil installations
Libya Political Risk Reports
- Weekly Report in PDF Format
- Updates on political and security dynamics in Libya
- Deep-dives on developments affecting the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) and other institutions
- Source-based analysis on Libya's political process
- Geopolitical analysis of Great Power competition in Libya
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Services in Libya
Services in Libya
Companies operating in Libya face a market where formal structures and informal power networks diverge significantly. Libya Desk's advisory services are designed to close that gap, providing the ground-level intelligence and expert support.
Corporate Due Diligence
Counterparty, entity verification and reputational assessments in the Libyan market, based on source networks across eastern, southern and western Libya.
CBI Checks
Conduct background checks and source inquiries on applicants, ensuring you meet government and regulatory mandates.
Market-Entry
Expert insight into different sectors and government body dynamics (NOC, CBL, GECOL, etc.) to support market entry.
Stakeholder Mapping
Discreetly identify decision-makers, influencers and private-public networks across sectors and the country's west-east political divide.
Ongoing Reporting
Dedicated coverage on specific sectors or topics produced by analysts with on-the-ground access and regional networks across Libya.
Strategic Advisory
Translate intelligence into action with tailored advisory, stakeholder mapping and forward-looking analysis to guide strategy and execution.
Selected case studies
Selected case studies
Strategic market assessment for a construction conglomerate
Comprehensive analysis of Libya's infrastructure investment environment and the distinct risk profiles of operating in western versus eastern Libya, commissioned by a major international construction group.
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Enhanced due diligence supporting a M&A transaction
Independent reputational and integrity assessment of Libyan-linked principals and entities to support due diligence by a major European firm.
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Market entry support for an international oil services firm
End-to-end advisory supporting an oil services company's entry into the Libyan market, from regulatory mapping to partner vetting and meeting preparation.
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Threat monitoring for a multinational trading company
Continuous intelligence on risks to Libyan crude production and export infrastructure for a major commodity trading firm.
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Foreign exchange monitoring and currency analysis
Monthly reporting on the USD/LYD rate across official and parallel market channels, with scenario-weighted analysis of potential shocks to Libya's currency for a multinational company.
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Institutional assessment of Libyan Municipalities
Assessing the administrative, financial and service delivery capabilities of Libyan municipalities to support a major decentralisation programme funded by the German development agency.
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Have a project in Libya? Let's talk.
Have a project in Libya? Let's talk.
We work discreetly alongside leading firms to deliver investigations, intelligence and strategic analysis. Get in touch to discuss how we can support your team's workflow.
- Reduce overhead
- Streamline operations
- Accelerate growth