The aim of the project is to improve Libyan HEIs' role for the economic and social development of the country. The specific objective is to enhance HEIs specific capacities to connect academia and research activities to the labour market and civil society trough the establishment of TTOs - Technology Transfer Offices. HEIs in Libya need support, on the one hand, in improving their internal organisational capacity and on the other hand, in networking and coordinating to gain international visibility and to maximise the impact of their work. They have to play a stronger role in order to be active actors and to promote innovation processes. Actually there are several universities with an high level in academic community that could revoulizionise process by expoliting research results. The Technological Transfer Office represents the academic window on the market, it will give visibility to ideas and researches of the Libyan Universities giving them a role in the promotion of innovation and creativity, enhancement of social dialogue and accompaniment of youth to labour market. Thus, the present project, after a thorough analysis of the legal, social and economic situation of Libya, as well as of the level and the potentialities of scientific and technological research in the Universities, will be aimed at developing a complete and updated academic system on the subject of the valorisation and exploitation of the academic research results. In order to achieve the objectives and to tackle the identified challenge, the project has a multidisciplinary approach focused on:- Developing new innovative and multidisciplinary abilities to promote HEIs activities;- Facilitating the exchange, flow and joint creation of knowledge among the universities.- Stimulating the entrepreneurial spirit and abilities of HEI’s staff in order to propose innovative actions;- Creating thematic national and international network.

Migration is one of the main critical issues afflicting the Libyan society for many years. The result is a humanitarian disaster, in terms of deaths, detentions, and abuses people are constantly exposed to. Long-term effects are frightening: security and health issues, social and economic consequences of a disaster which also involves many minors and women. The mismanagement of illegal immigration is the context of this proposal and calls on the social responsibility of universities to make their contribution.The HGRA project aims to enhance management and studies on migration issues in Libya. The topic is rarely addressed by the academia and faculties offering courses, trainings or research on the subject are practically non-existent. HGRA aims to strengthen the awareness of the academic community on the medium-long term effects of the crisis and build the capacities of HEIs in structuring an adequate educational offer in this regard.A deep knowledge of a phenomenon is the first step to control and manage it. The project aims to establish an observatory where to collect massively data and relevant information, and to use such data for developing solutions to reduce its negative effects and benefit from its advantages. A Hub will develop policy recommendations to be addressed to key actors involved in the management of the migratory phenomenon. Focused trainings will be delivered to build the capacities of the academic staff of Libyan universities. The aim is to provide beneficiary universities with the tools to structure their own academic teaching modules in the field, suitable to train professionals to be employed in the sector. Technical support and on-the-job training will target beneficiary universities to elaborate a tailored made teaching proposal adapted to the Libyan national context. HGRA will play a role in establishing educational programs on migration studies in the near future to address the migratory crisis locally and from its roots.