{"id":676,"date":"2025-08-05T10:07:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T10:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/?p=676"},"modified":"2025-08-05T10:31:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T10:31:01","slug":"igf-first-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/igf-first-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"Success of the Informatics Governance Forum \u2013 Libya 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tripoli, Libya | August 2, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a scene that reflects the growing national focus on building a secure and effective digital environment, the <strong>Informatics Governance Forum \u2013 Libya 2025<\/strong> concluded its activities with remarkable success in Tripoli. The event was organized by the <strong>Libyan Technology Foundation<\/strong> and witnessed broad participation from government entities, the private sector, civil society, and a distinguished group of academics and digital experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held on <strong>Saturday, August 2<\/strong>, the forum was marked by a high turnout and a diverse agenda, featuring more than <strong>12 technical sessions<\/strong>, <strong>3 specialized discussion panels<\/strong>, and <strong>interactive workshops<\/strong> that addressed pivotal issues in Libya&#8217;s digital transformation journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Pillars for Advancing Digital Governance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The forum shed light on several strategic topics, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital Transformation:<\/strong> Exploring strategies to accelerate digital transformation across public and private institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Protection:<\/strong> Highlighting the need for strong legislative frameworks to protect both personal and institutional data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cybersecurity:<\/strong> Presenting innovative solutions to tackle rising cybersecurity challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech Legislation:<\/strong> Reviewing the latest developments in laws and regulations governing the technology sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artificial Intelligence:<\/strong> Discussing the potential and future of AI applications in Libya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Domain (.LY) Management:<\/strong> A deep dive into managing Libya\u2019s digital identity and national domain governance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strong Institutional Participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Key government institutions played vital roles in enriching the discussions and providing valuable insights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cim.gov.ly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Authority for Telecommunications and Informatics<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Authority participated in key sessions and workshops on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital legislation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National domain management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eng. Rafiq Al-Janajan<\/strong>, Director of the Experts Office, delivered remarks on the Authority\u2019s role in drafting national legislation.<br><strong>Dr. Abdelkader Al-Zlitni<\/strong> presented the Authority\u2019s efforts in adopting the <strong>Arab Charter on AI Ethics<\/strong>.<br><strong>Eng. Riyadh Al-Zaytouni<\/strong> led a specialized workshop on <strong>.LY governance<\/strong>, affirming the Authority\u2019s commitment to international standards and digital sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.gov.ly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Authority for Information<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Authority conducted a workshop showcasing major national policies and strategies, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Digital Accessibility Policy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Policy for Governance of Government Data<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government Digital Transformation Strategy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Presented by <strong>Eng. Mounir Al-Adl<\/strong>, the session emphasized the importance of building national capacities in data management and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audit.gov.ly\/ar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Libyan Audit Bureau<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Through a dedicated workshop titled <strong>&#8220;IT Auditing&#8221;<\/strong>, the Bureau stressed the importance of oversight in promoting digital governance.<br>The Bureau\u2019s IT Department delivered a presentation on digital audit standards and risk analysis, underscoring the need for cooperation between oversight and executive bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Platform for Integration and Knowledge Sharing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The forum served as a major platform for uniting various stakeholders in the digital governance space. It offered a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge, discuss regulatory and technological challenges, and explore partnerships between the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Success in Numbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Over 180 participants<\/strong> from various sectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12 technical sessions<\/strong> and <strong>3 focused discussion panels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation from <strong>legislative and regulatory bodies, tech startups, and the academic community<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toward a Promising Digital Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of the <strong>Informatics Governance Forum \u2013 Libya 2025<\/strong> reflects a clear national will to enhance digital transformation, institutional governance, and cybersecurity. This aligns with global trends and supports sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The forum represents a <strong>pivotal step<\/strong> in building a comprehensive national system for informatics governance\u2014one that ensures the safe and effective use of technology and strengthens Libya&#8217;s position as an active player in the regional and global digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a scene that reflects the growing national focus on building a secure and effective digital environment&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":693,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[5],"class_list":["post-676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-igf"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=676"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/676\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":709,"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/676\/revisions\/709"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/693"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}