Libya’s General Authority for Communications and Informatics reported last Saturday (28 March), that as part of Libya’s active participation in the work of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), it participated in the 58th COM 2026 session held in Tangier, Morocco, (28 March to 3 April) presenting an advanced strategic vision reflecting the national direction towards building a sovereign and integrated digital economy.
The Authority said it presented a high-level working paper during the experts’ meetings, emphasizing that digital transformation is no longer a development option, but rather a strategic pillar for reshaping the national economy and enhancing the competitiveness of the African continent. It stressed that adopting modern technologies and artificial intelligence is a fundamental approach to achieving sustainable, knowledge-based development.
National Communications Strategy: positioning Libya as a regional technical hub
In an ambitious proposal reflecting national priorities, the Authority reviewed the objectives of the National Communications Strategy, foremost among them positioning Libya as a regional technical hub serving African digital interests.
This strategy is based on developing advanced digital infrastructure and strengthening regional connectivity, thereby contributing to supporting continental digital integration. The Authority also emphasized that investing in digital human capital is the cornerstone of this transformation, through building specialized national capabilities in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies and strengthening cybersecurity systems to ensure the protection of critical infrastructure and enhance national preparedness against digital threats.
Outlining strategic priorities
The Libyan contribution included outlining strategic priorities for the telecommunications sector, encompassing accelerating the deployment of fibre optic networks, developing digital government services, and strengthening data exchange systems.
Advocating for a unified African framework for data governance
It also included advocating for the development of a unified African framework for data governance and the creation of digital economy indicators to support data-driven decision-making across the continent.
In closing, the Authority reiterated the importance of upholding the principles of digital sovereignty and respecting national legislative frameworks, while remaining open to effective African and international partnerships. This will achieve a comprehensive and sustainable digital transformation and strengthen Libya’s position as a key player in the African digital economy.
