Libya is a desert country, and finding water in it is a problem. But, the Great Man-Made River will solve this problem. Finding water became a government priority so, they decided to construct a network of pipelines to transport water from the desert to other cities.
In 1984 they started the project and they invited some foreign companies to help them finish the project. In 1993 they started phase I which is transporting water from eastern well-fields.
They started phase II after 3 years which is bringing water from western to Tripoli. Phase III which links the first two phases is still under construction.
Libya built a factory, so they can make the big pipes that transport water. Libyans are now running the factory and now more than 70% of the manufacturing is done by Libyans.
The government began to use their water in agriculture. Libya hopes to make inroads into European and Middle Eastern markets.
The combination of water and oil has given Libya a sound economic platform. Libya is in a good position to play an increasingly influential role in the global economy.
In 1984 they started the project and they invited some foreign companies to help them finish the project. In 1993 they started phase I which is transporting water from eastern well-fields.
They started phase II after 3 years which is bringing water from western to Tripoli. Phase III which links the first two phases is still under construction.
Libya built a factory, so they can make the big pipes that transport water. Libyans are now running the factory and now more than 70% of the manufacturing is done by Libyans.
The government began to use their water in agriculture. Libya hopes to make inroads into European and Middle Eastern markets.
The combination of water and oil has given Libya a sound economic platform. Libya is in a good position to play an increasingly influential role in the global economy.
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