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Learning Needs Assessment for Libya flood response

Image of man facing away form the camera observing damage from the 2023 Libya flood.
Image credit: WHO Libya

This Learning Needs Assessment identifies capacity gaps and learning needs among engineers and technical specialists engaged in response efforts in Libya.

Understanding these gaps is essential for developing targeted training programs, that can enhance the skills and knowledge required to address the complex challenges posed by the conflict. 

The LNA also assessed the existing strengths among engineers, so RedR can recommend the best ways that humanitarian partners can leverage best these capabilities. 

Using the findings to train disaster responders on the most urgent topics


Subsequently, RedR conducted this in-depth and detailed Learning Needs Assessment to better inform the ongoing training response to the disaster in Libya. The overarching questions that this Learning Needs Assessment seeks to assess are:

  • What are the current capacity gaps and learning needs amongst humanitarian responders to
    the Libya floods?
  • What are the capacity strengths amongst humanitarians responding to the floods?
  • How can humanitarian partners best utilise these strengths?

It enables RedR to tailor our response to the evolving needs of the crisis. By understanding the specific learning needs and capacity gaps, RedR can provide training that is most relevant and impactful, thereby enhancing the overall response in Libya. 

Key findings

Various trainings were identified as a need such as:

  • coordination
  • needs assessment
  • water management
  • WASH
  • flood effect on structures and infrastructures
  • Rapid Damage Assessments
  • Accountability to Affected Populations
  • Humanitarian principles
  • protection
  • personal safety and security.

There is a shift in needs now that Libya is no longer in an emergency phase but is now in a transitional phase. Some of the trainings that are more of a priority now are DRR and climate
change.