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Jan 09 2012

Libya opens books post Gaddafi

Libya's government is reviewing the investments made during the Gaddafi era, which include finance and football
Libya's government is reviewing the investments made during the Gaddafi era, casting a critical eye over a portfolio that includes everything from finance to football.

The chairman of the country's ruling National Transitional Council said that the scrutiny will include the country's investments in the Arab world.

"We have a general view to review all investments in the Arab world, the African continent and elsewhere," Mustafa Abdul Jalil said. "There are some countries where investment will increase and others where projects will stop." Under Moammar Gaddafi, Libya invested its oil wealth mostly in Europe but it also made major investments in Africa, the Middle East and the United States.

Some of Libya's major investments are managed by the $65 billion Libyan Investment Authority ( LIA ) - which has conducted a sweeping probe of its investments over the past few months and made recommendations to the new Libyan government. Among LIA 's assets are stakes in Italian bank Unicredit, British publisher Pearson and Juventus Football Club in Italy.

However, Abdul Jalil said Libya would increase its investments in neighbouring Sudan, particularly in the field of agriculture.

© 7Days 2012

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