Reviving Stalled Housing Projects in Southern Libya through Public - Private Partnerships (PPP): A Framework for Sustainable Urban Development

Abstract

This paper investigates the potential of utilizing Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) as a strategic mechanism for reviving stalled public housing projects in Southern Libya, where more than 105 projects, comprising approximately 27,283 residential units and 3,263 housing plots, remain incomplete due to financial constraints, institutional weaknesses, and political instability.

A mixed-method approach is adopted, combining descriptive analysis, field-based investigations through site visits to stalled projects, comparative international case studies, and a techno-economic assessment. The study proposes a context-sensitive, land-based PPP model tailored to the socio-economic and geographic conditions of Southern Libya.

The findings indicate that PPP approach can significantly enhance project delivery efficiency [3]    reduce public financial burdens, and mobilize private sector investment. However, successful implementation depends on the establishment of a clear legal framework, effective risk-sharing mechanisms, and strengthened institutional capacity at the municipal level.

The paper concludes by presenting a practical implementation framework and policy recommendations aimed at promoting sustainable urban development and improving housing accessibility in underserved regions. This highlights the need for alternative implementation mechanisms such as public-private partnerships.