The objective of Work Package 1 is to perform preparatory activities in order to build the basis for Work Package 2 Action Plan. A proper methodology for the analysis of the state of the art of research centres in Libya will be the first step in order to conduct a proper a reliable analysis. The update of need analysis is necessary due the rapid changes in the country and due to the fact, that during the time lapse from the conception of this proposal and its implementation (11 months), lots of variables in the country could have changed the scenario.