Benghazi – Ameen Saleh is the head of the Libyan Technology Foundation. He confirmed the foundation’s rapid success. In just a few years, it transformed from a civil entity. It focused on spreading technical awareness. Now, it is an influential national player in digital transformation. This was achieved through systematic efforts. These efforts include building digital capabilities. It contributes to drafting technical policies and legislation. The foundation organizes national events and community initiatives. It also strengthens partnerships with sovereign bodies. Partnerships extend to the private sector and civil society. It collaborates with universities and educational institutions. Relevant international organizations are also partners.
Saleh clarified the foundation’s expanded role. It no longer focuses solely on technical awareness. It has become a national platform. This platform combines technical knowledge dissemination. It also focuses on capacity building. It contributes to public policies. The foundation implements practical initiatives. These initiatives directly impact the nation’s digital path. This reflects a clear vision. The vision aims to strengthen national digital capabilities. It also seeks to entrench technical governance in Libya.
Saleh explained the foundation’s origins. The Libyan Technology Foundation was established on August 25, 2020. It began as a non-profit civil organization. Its initial vision was “Technical Awareness for All.” However, it evolved beyond this single focus. It developed into a national platform. This platform combines spreading technical knowledge. It also builds capacities and contributes to technical policy formulation. The foundation implements community initiatives.
The 2025 annual report details the foundation’s activities. It conducted seven major consultations. The foundation worked with six sovereign and national entities. It contributed to preparing four national strategies. It participated in drafting officially adopted policies. Three legislative drafts were also reviewed. This confirms the foundation’s shift. It moved from awareness-building to effective institutional impact.
Saleh emphasized the foundation’s presence. Its impact in the technical landscape is based on practical implementation. It is not merely rhetorical. The 2025 National Information Technology Day saw wide participation. Over 25 cities participated. More than 80 events were organized. 27 governmental, sovereign, and technical entities took part. The Cybersecurity Forum featured 10 specialized sessions. It also included competitions. The 2024 National Cybersecurity Threats Report was launched. A developers’ summit and national technical policy reform workshops were held. The foundation also helped launch the first issue of “Digital Compass” magazine. This was in collaboration with the Information Technology Crime Combating Department.
Saleh pointed to the multi-stakeholder approach. This approach is a global foundation for drafting modern technical legislation. It involves the government, private sector, and technical community. Academics, civil society, and users are also included. This ensures applicable and balanced legislation. It considers technical, economic, and human rights aspects.
The foundation applies this approach. It uses the “Informatics Governance Forum – Libya”. This forum gathers technical opinions. It connects them with public policies. This ensures more realistic and implementable legislation. The foundation collaborates with sovereign bodies. These include the Libyan Audit Bureau. Other partners are the Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Company. The General Authority for Information Security and Safety is also a partner. The Central Bank of Libya is involved. Universities and academies receive support for scientific research. Graduation projects are also supported. The foundation partners with the private sector. Civil society organizations are included. It achieved international memberships. Notably, it joined the “Global Public Key Infrastructure Alliance”. This membership aims to enhance cybersecurity and digital trust.
Saleh affirmed the foundation’s international presence. He stated it is not an institutional luxury. It is a national necessity. The foundation participates in international forums. These include the Internet Governance Forum. It also attends the World Summit on the Information Society. This allows it to join global discussions. Discussions cover digital governance and artificial intelligence. This provides direct understanding of global trends. It contributes to knowledge transfer within Libya. The presence enhances Libya’s digital image internationally. The foundation registered in the EU Transparency Register. This promotes governance, disclosure, and institutional trust.
Saleh reviewed the foundation’s current national projects. These include the National Information Technology Day. Other projects are the Informatics Governance Forum and Developers’ Summit. The Professional Training Program is also underway. “Next Generation” program and Capacity Building Project are active. Project 365 and technical policy initiatives are ongoing. He also mentioned future projects. These include a Technical Studies Center. A National Digital Governance Framework is planned. A Digital Rights Declaration and Transparency Platform are envisioned. An Artificial Intelligence Lab and Environmental Hackathon are also future plans. Five key priorities for the next phase were highlighted. These are strengthening institutional governance. Influencing legislation and policies is another priority. Developing cybersecurity is crucial. Building national capacities is important. Expanding executive partnerships is also a focus.
Saleh concluded his speech with a message. He addressed decision-makers and youth. He affirmed that digital transformation is a sovereign and developmental matter. It is linked to state efficiency and service fairness. Economic stability is also a factor. Youth are the foundation of any digital renaissance. Investing in technical skills today is an investment in Libya’s future. He added that the next phase will involve building a strong institution. It will also focus on formulating better policies. Empowering Libyan individuals will be central. They will be the core of true digital transformation in the country.