About us

About the Foundation

Building a new generation equipped with the competency and knowledge to strengthen governance and active citizenship in Libya.

Who we are

About the Foundation

Al-Magharibia Foundation was established in June 2022 as a Libyan civil society organisation focused on supporting democratic transition and enhancing public policy reform. The Foundation specialises in public administration, public policy, and democratic transition, drawing on a team with over ten years of combined experience in these fields.

Our Journey

Our Journey

The Foundation began with a clear vision to strengthen good governance and democratic practice through evidence-based methodologies.

June 2022

Foundation established

Founded with a clear vision for good governance and evidence-based methodologies.

2023

Activities paused

Due to legal and regulatory uncertainty governing civil society organisations in Libya, the Foundation temporarily froze its activities — while still running an introductory public policy training session.

January 2025

Journey resumes

We resume our journey with energy and enthusiasm to contribute effectively to supporting democratic transition and improving governance in Libya.

Our Mission

Our Mission

  • Support democratic transition by fostering informed community and political participation.

  • Promote the importance of public policy and policy coherence in shaping effective governance.

  • Advocate for legislation and programmes that enhance service delivery and improve the quality of life for Libyan citizens.

Our Values

Our Values

Flexibility

We meet challenges with a spirit of continuous learning and the ability to adapt.

Expertise

We draw on our team's extensive experience to design practical, effective initiatives.

Collaboration

We believe in building partnerships with local and regional entities to strengthen our efforts.

Our specialities

Initiatives for sustainable change

Al-Magharibia Foundation focuses on capacity building, raising awareness, and influencing policy to achieve sustainable change.

Training & Capacity Building

Organising introductory training on public policy, and workshops and seminars on public administration principles and practice.

Democratic Advocacy

Promoting democratic principles through education and community initiatives, and facilitating dialogue to build consensus on governance reform.

Research & Policy Papers

Conducting research to identify gaps in current policy, and encouraging coherent legislation that meets citizens' needs.

Future plans

Where we're headed

  • Organise specialised workshops and training on public policy, public administration, and democracy.

  • Host lectures on democratic transition and governance reform.

  • Conduct training on monitoring local and national electoral processes.

  • Launch a dedicated podcast platform.

  • Build partnerships with national and regional organisations.

  • Develop specialised training modules for policymakers and government officials.

  • Establish a dialogue platform between civil society, government, and the private sector.

Our team

Our Team

Over a decade of combined expertise in civil society, development, research, and governance.

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Mohamed Tantoush

Founder & General Manager

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Ahmed Bashimam

Projects Manager

Why Al-Magharibia

Why collaborate with Al-Magharibia Foundation

Our team's expertise, spanning over a decade in civil society, development, research, public administration, policy development, and governance, enables us to effectively contribute to addressing the challenges of democratic transition in Libya. We are committed to using our knowledge to create tangible change through thoughtful, comprehensive, and practical initiatives.

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