In Libya, there are weak business support networks for entrepreneurs, especially youth entrepreneurs. As a result, promising entrepreneurs that need mentoring, access to finance, and improved general business knowledge are failing to commercialize sound business ideas and develop job-creating businesses. This is during a time of heightened economic fragility in the country. Other significant barriers include lack of encouragement, substandard infrastructure, and cultural restrictions on women and youth. As a result, women and youth in particular face barriers to access to credit and market systems.