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UNODC, in partnership with Libya’s Administrative Control Authority (ACA), is continuing technical cooperation under the European Union–funded project “Building Libya’s National Capacity to Prevent and Combat Corruption and Money Laundering.” Building on the achievements of the first phase, Phase II focuses on strengthening the capacity of national institutions to prevent, detect, investigate, and adjudicate corruption and money laundering cases. The phase also prioritizes enhanced coordination among key stakeholders, reinforced legal and operational frameworks, and preventive approaches, including targeted engagement with Libyan youth to promote ethical conduct and encourage the reporting of corrupt practices within communities and the private sector. The activities which witnessed high level coordination between Mr. Abdullah Qaderbouh, Chairman of the Administrative Control Authority, Mr. Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ali, Chair of the Supreme Committee Supervising the National Strategy for Performance, Oversight, Anti-Corruption, and Prevention (2025–2030), Dr. Tariq Sonnan, Head of UNODC Programme Office in Libya, and Mr. Vicenta Selles, Attaché / Programme Manager Delegation of the European Union to Libya to ensure that they aligned with national priorities and international standards, and stakeholders’ interests. The first quarter of 2026 marked an active start to Phase II implementation, with targeted technical activities addressing multiple dimensions of corruption and related financial crimes. These engagements combined practical capacity-building with strategic coordination, reflecting a comprehensive approach to strengthening Libya’s anti-corruption response.  Enhancing Financial Investigations through Experiential Learning   Strengthening the effectiveness of corruption investigations is a key priority. Earlier in 2026, UNODC organized a two-day workshop in Tripoli on parallel financial investigations in corruption and related money laundering cases, in coordination with the Administrative Control Authority (ACA) and the High Committee for Oversight of the National Strategy for Performance Monitoring, Anti-Corruption, and Prevention (2025–2030). The workshop brought together representatives from the ACA, law enforcement bodies, and investigation authorities. Through interactive, scenario-based sessions, participants learned to identify emerging money laundering typologies and apply adaptive investigative techniques, including financial tracing and evidence collection. Particular emphasis was placed on asset recovery as a means of depriving offenders of the proceeds of crime. Practical exercises were reinforced by the presentation of regional best practices from Egypt and Lebanon, along with guidance on applying global anti-money laundering standards.  Advancing the Implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy Alongside capacity-building for investigations, UNODC supported national efforts to advance the implementation of Libya’s anti-corruption framework. In collaboration with the ACA and the High Committee for Oversight of the National Strategy (2025–2030), UNODC organized two workshops in April 2026, each lasting 2 days, to operationalize the National Strategy. The workshops brought together 40 representatives including 10 women from the ACA and the High Committee the High Committee for Oversight of the National Strategy for Performance Monitoring, Anti-Corruption, and Prevention (2025–2030). Discussions focused on translating strategic objectives into actionable implementation mechanisms, including the development of key performance indicators and monitoring and evaluation methodologies. Participants examined approaches to strengthening integrity and transparency in public institutions, assessing performance in reducing corruption, and reinforcing principles of good governance across the public sector. In alignment with the objectives of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and relevant international frameworks, UNODC and ACA have organized a two-day workshop in the same month to enhance integrity and develop codes of conduct for the private sector. The workshop aimed to discuss UNODC’s draft guideline that shapes the way forward for the adoption of the code of conduct for businesses in the private sector. In this respect, sessions have highlighted the importance of goals, objectives, and principles that underpin codes of conduct. Similarly, representatives from ACA and businesses deliberated on how international best practices could be implemented at the national level. They proposed several amendments to the draft guideline to ensure its smooth implementation by relevant stakeholders.    Corruption and related financial crimes frequently extend beyond national borders, requiring coordinated and sustained responses. In this context, UNODC, with the support of the European Union, continues to work closely with Libyan authorities to strengthen inter-agency coordination and enhance cooperation at national, regional, and international levels to address the cross-border dimensions of corruption and related money laundering crimes. Over the next two years, the project will support strengthened transparency and integrity in public administration, reinforce institutional and legal frameworks, and deepen cooperation mechanisms to effectively counter corruption and financial crimes with a transnational impact.