The first Libyan Experts Forum (23 -25 August), organized by the Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation in cooperation with the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, concluded its deliberations in Tripoli yesterday with several wide-ranging recommendations.
The forum, which brought together a select group of Libyan experts and professionals from both inside and outside the country, featured three days of scientific and dialogue sessions addressing several priority national issues.
Transforming presented visions into practical & implementable programmes and projects
The forum produced a set of recommendations and proposals aimed at transforming the visions and expertise presented during its sessions into practical and implementable programmes and projects. These initiatives are intended to support state institutions, enhance development, and improve the level of services.
Key recommendations
Key recommendations included:
· Expediting the implementation of the "Digital Addressing Platform" project
· Completing the digitised transfer and registration of valid real estate ownership documents to reduce disputes and stimulate investment
· Establishing a national office to monitor strategic projects and adopt standard indicators to track progress.
· Redirecting bank financing towards productive sectors and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
· Developing public financial governance and banking supervision
· Launching a unified health identification number and electronic medical record system
· Adopting primary healthcare programmes as a first line of defence to alleviate pressure on specialized hospitals
Health sector
In the health sector, recommendations included:
· Localizing treatment and modern technologies,
· Forming national committees to establish reference centres for cancer treatment and stem cell transplantation
· Introducing robotic surgery techniques according to phased plans
· Leveraging the expertise of Libyan specialists abroad through mentoring and training programmes
Economy and Development
On the economic and development front, the forum recommended:
· Expediting the implementation of the Libya-Africa Corridor (LAIP) project and activating integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), thereby strengthening Libya's position as a regional transit trade hub.
The recommendations also included:
· Modernizing airport and seaport infrastructure,
· Accelerating the implementation of single-window systems and electronic tracking to enhance transparency and reduce customs procedures
· Establishing an independent electricity regulatory authority and developing policies to govern the integration of renewable energy and immediately integrating battery energy storage systems.
In the area of environment and public services, participants recommended:
· Forming a national committee to prepare feasibility studies for waste-to-energy projects
· Completing the comprehensive radiological survey of water and building materials to protect public health.
The forum also called for:
· Developing a national strategy for artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
· Reducing reliance on external cloud services for managing sensitive data
· Aligning curricula and educational outcomes with the demands of the digital labour market.
Creating a permanent advisory body
At the conclusion of the forum, participants emphasized the necessity of establishing a National Authority of Libyan Experts, with independent financial status and reporting to the Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, to bring together Libyan experts and professionals from within and outside the country into a permanent advisory body that supports state institutions.
The forum stressed that the priority in the coming phase is to translate these visions and recommendations into implementable and measurable programmes and projects, unify institutional efforts, and leverage the expertise of the private sector and Libyan talent both at home and abroad.
This will support economic diversification, improve services, enhance digital transformation, build human capital, and achieve sustainable development in Libya.
The conclusion of the forum comes as a culmination of three days of specialized discussions that brought together Libyan experts from inside and outside the country, with the aim of employing national knowledge and expertise in supporting development paths and the making of national policies and initiatives.
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