Potential Opportunities for Libya’s Construction Industry After Political and Economic Instability: A Comparative Analysis.

Authors

  • Mohamed Masaud Mohamed Dwa Higher Institute of Petroleum Technique, Ubari – Libya Author

Keywords:

Libya, construction industry, post-conflict reconstruction, political instability, sustainable infrastructure.

Abstract

This study examines the impact of political instability on construction project delays in Libya through a quantitative analysis of 150 construction professionals. The research identifies security risks ,  government instability ,  and policy uncertainty as the primary causes of delays ,  with projects experiencing an average delay of 18 .7 weeks   ( 47 % of planned duration )  and 27 .5 % cost overruns . Statistical analysis reveals a strong correlation   (r  =  0 .72 )  between political instability and project delays ,  with regression models showing political factors account for 59 % of delay variance . The study finds public infrastructure projects most vulnerable, suffering 22 .4 -week delays on average.

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Published

2025-12-14

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): Volume (13), Issue (2), December 2025

Section

المقالات

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Potential Opportunities for Libya’s Construction Industry After Political and Economic Instability: A Comparative Analysis. (2025). Libya Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, 13(2). https://www.ljast.ly/journalv2/index.php/journalv2/article/view/41