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The contents of the report are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EU institutions. [...] There is no reliable data on the number of on-location platform workers in the region, but the proliferation of on-location platforms is indicative of the growing popularity of this type of work. [...] NEW FORMS OF WORK AND PLATFORM WORK IN THE SOUTHERN AND EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN | 09 Chapter 1: Setting the scene To comprehend the emergence of new forms of work such as online work on and off digital platforms and on-location platform work, it is essential to consider the local context. [...] On top of this, the Libyan economy is still struggling with the consequences of COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and the massive floods that hit the country in 2023. [...] 13 Although the selection of platforms does not in any way reflect the absolute numbers of platform workers, the number is indicative of the relatively low penetration of platform work in the region.