Pre-Launch Survey

This survey produces measurable, evidence-based data on U.S.–Libya business engagement. Your responses will directly inform six focused discussion sessions at the inaugural meeting — covering Libya's commercial landscape, the energy and health sectors, banking constraints, trade data gaps, and near-term milestones.

Results will be aggregated, anonymized, and shared with participants in advance of the event.

Estimated completion time: 10–15 minutes.

Respondent Profile

About You

Help us understand your background and perspective.

Q1. Which best describes your organization?

Q2. Organization size?

1–50 51–250 251–1,000 1,000+

Q3. Years of experience with Libya or North Africa?

Q4. Does your organization currently have active business in Libya?

Section 1

Current State Assessment

Related session: Historical Context & Current State of Commerce

Rate your assessment of the current U.S.–Libya business environment.

Q5. Overall health of U.S.–Libya commercial engagement:

Q6. Rate the pace of change in the past 12–24 months:

Q7. Current level of U.S. private sector participation:

Q8. Rate the following factors on their impact on business engagement:

1 = No Impact, 5 = Critical Impact

Factor	1	2	3	4	5
Political stability
Security conditions
Regulatory clarity
Banking/payments infrastructure
Access to market data
Reputational concerns
U.S. government policy/sanctions clarity
Availability of credible local partners
International competition (Turkey, China, EU)

Optional comment:

Section 2

Data & Information Gaps

Related session: Trade Visibility, Market Data & Evidence-Based Approaches

Assess the availability and quality of business-relevant information on Libya.

Q9. Rate your confidence in the quality of currently available information on Libya's business environment:

Q10. Rate the severity of information gaps in the following areas:

1 = Adequate information available, 5 = Critical gap

Area	1	2	3	4	5
Sector-level market sizing & demand
Regulatory & legal framework
Credible counterparty databases
Infrastructure project pipeline
Banking, FX, payment mechanisms
Risk assessment (security, political)
Trade flow data (import/export)
Tax, customs, tariff schedules

Q11. Which single type of data would most improve your confidence to engage?

If other, please specify:

Section 3

Sector Opportunity Assessment

Related sessions: Oil, Gas & Minerals; Health Services & Sector Development

Rate each sector on opportunity, readiness, and U.S. competitiveness.

Q12. Rate the current business opportunity for U.S. companies in each sector:

1 = No meaningful opportunity, 5 = Strong, actionable opportunity

Sector	1	2	3	4	5
Oil & Gas
Energy (non-hydrocarbon)
Infrastructure & Construction
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Banking & Financial Services
Education & Training
Technology & Telecom
Agriculture & Food Security
Professional Services
Transportation & Logistics

Q13. Rate market readiness (infrastructure, regulation, demand) of each sector:

1 = Not ready, 5 = Fully ready for engagement

Additional sector commentary:

Section 4

Constraints & Risk Assessment

Related session: Banking & Financial Sector Constraints and Opportunities

Rate the severity and likelihood of key barriers and risks.

Q14. Rate the severity of the following barriers to U.S.–Libya business engagement:

1 = Minor barrier, 5 = Prohibitive barrier

Barrier	1	2	3	4	5
Sanctions/compliance complexity
Lack of banking/payment channels
Security concerns
Lack of credible market information
Difficulty identifying reliable partners
Regulatory unpredictability
Reputational risk
Weak rule of law/contract enforcement

Q15. Which risks are most commonly overestimated?

Select up to 3.

Other (please specify):

Q16. How likely do you think meaningful improvement in the business environment will occur within 24 months?

Optional comment:

Section 5

Market Access & Counterparty Identification

Assess how companies currently access the market and identify partners.

Q17. How does your organization currently identify business opportunities in Libya?

Select all that apply.

Q18. Rate your satisfaction with current methods of identifying Libyan counterparties:

Q19. Rate the usefulness of the following types of support for U.S.–Libya business engagement:

1 = Not useful, 5 = Extremely useful

Support Type	1	2	3	4	5
Verified counterparty database
Sector-specific market briefs
Structured business delegations
Regular market intelligence updates
Matchmaking events
Regulatory navigation support
Risk assessment tools
SME-specific pathways

Optional comment:

Section 6

U.S.–Libya Strategic Focus

Where should bilateral business engagement focus, and what does success look like?

Q20. Rate the importance of the following strategic priorities:

1 = Low priority, 5 = Critical priority

Priority	1	2	3	4	5
Energy sector modernization
Infrastructure reconstruction
Healthcare system development
Financial sector reform & access
Education & workforce development
Technology transfer & digital economy
SME ecosystem development

Q21. Which types of U.S. actors should lead and facilitate increased strategic focus in U.S.–Libya business opportunities?

1 = Not important, 5 = Very important

Actor Type	1	2	3	4	5
Large U.S. corporations
U.S. SMEs & mid-market firms
Professional services firms
Institutional investors & PE/VC
Academic & research institutions
U.S. government trade agencies
Libyan-American diaspora businesses

Optional comment:

Section 7

Engagement Priorities & Next Steps

Related session: Setting Milestones for Structured Engagement

Help shape the priorities for structured U.S.–Libya business engagement going forward.

Q22. Rate agreement with the following focus areas for advancing engagement:

1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree

Focus Area	1	2	3	4	5
Produce sector-specific intelligence reports
Build a verified counterparty database
Organize structured business delegations
Host regular executive roundtables
Develop SME engagement pathways
Create centralized market data platform
Establish sector working groups
Advocate for policy clarity

Your Voice at the Table

Session Interest & Participation

The inaugural meeting features six discussion sessions. Help us ensure the right people are at the table for each conversation.

Q24. Which session topics are you most interested in discussing?

1 = Low interest, 5 = I want to be actively involved

Session Topic	1	2	3	4	5
Historical Context & Current State
Oil, Gas, Minerals & Broader Growth
Health Services & Sector Development
Banking & Financial Sector Constraints
Trade Visibility & Market Data
Setting Milestones for Engagement

Q25. Would you be willing to serve as a discussion lead or panelist?

Yes Possibly Prefer to participate only

Q26. If yes or possibly, which session(s) and what perspective would you bring?

Q27. Are you willing to serve on a committee or advisory board?

Yes Possibly No

If yes or possibly, please describe your area of expertise or interest:

Q28. Would you be in favor of an organized fact-finding and trade visit to Libya?

Yes, definitely Yes, depending on conditions Possibly No

Any conditions or considerations?

Q29. Is there a specific question, challenge, or insight you would like raised during the event?

Final Assessment

Q30. On a scale of 1–10, how urgent is the need for a structured platform to support U.S.–Libya business engagement?

Q31. What is the single most important action needed to advance U.S.–Libya business engagement now? *

Q32. Your name and email (for follow-up and event coordination):

Your responses will remain confidential and will be used solely to prepare the discussion brief.

Survey Submitted