oreign currency reserves stood at approximately $15.5 billion at the end of June compared to roughly $36 billion (before the January 2011 uprising). The Central Bank is expecting only 2 percent growth in 2012, down from 2.5 percent in 2011. Syria: Intense diplomatic maneuvering over the past few weeks has had li

controlled by opposition groups. Commercial bodies The council has established the following commercial bodies to manage its financial affairs: • The Central Bank of Benghazi — to act as the "monetary authority competent in monetary policies in Libya" • Libyan Oil Company — to act as the "supervisory authorit