{"id":646,"date":"2025-07-17T13:29:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/?post_type=session&#038;p=646"},"modified":"2026-06-07T09:12:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:12:28","slug":"gia-policies-session","status":"publish","type":"session","link":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/session\/gia-policies-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive Overview of Policies and Strategies Issued by the General Information Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop was opened by Eng. Mounir, who provided an overview of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gia.gov.ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Information Authority)<\/a><\/strong>, covering its history, organizational structure, vision, mission, and core values. He clarified the GAI&#8217;s role within the National Informatics System in coordination with relevant state institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction included an explanation of the distinctions between <strong>Information Governance<\/strong>, <strong>Data Governance<\/strong>, and <strong>Digital Accessibility<\/strong>, highlighting their importance in modernizing government services. The GAI operates as part of a specialized informatics ecosystem alongside:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The General Authority for Communications and Informatics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The National Authority for Information Security and Safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other supporting technical institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Present the policies and documents recently issued by the Authority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight national trends toward digital transformation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite information centers to contribute to policy implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop Pillars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillar I: National Policies for Digital Transformation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Digital Transformation Strategy (2023\u20132030):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Issued in cooperation with the National Economic and Social Development Board and approved by the Prime Minister&#8217;s Office. The GAI is currently developing an implementation matrix with government stakeholders to achieve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An effective Digital Government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A competitive Digital Economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An inclusive Digital Society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Digital Development Agenda:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An executive document for the strategy containing specific actions and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillar II: Regulatory and Technical Frameworks for Digital Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Authority has issued several documents aimed at unifying standards and improving service quality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IoT Regulatory Framework:<\/strong> Organizing Internet of Things technologies in the public sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proposed Digital Service Quality Framework:<\/strong> Improving the standard of government digital output.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guidelines for Government Websites and Platforms:<\/strong> Standardizing the design and functionality of official portals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillar III: Data Governance and Digital Accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Government Data Governance Policy:<\/strong> Regulating how data is managed within institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Government Data Guide:<\/strong> One of the foundational technical documents for data classification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Digital Accessibility Policy:<\/strong> Focused on ensuring digital services are accessible to <strong>people with disabilities and the elderly<\/strong>, based on international standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillar IV: Initiatives and Legislation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Digital Identity Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aims to integrate the National ID number, passport number, and phone number into a unified digital identity. This system was recently utilized in the national payroll project in cooperation with the Central Bank of Libya and the Ministry of Finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Government Platforms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Data Platform:<\/strong> Scheduled for launch soon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>E-Participation:<\/strong> Platforms to involve citizens in decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2030 Goals:<\/strong> Targets include 90% high-speed internet penetration, 80% digitization of services, and training 200,000 government employees in digital skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legislation Under Preparation\/Amendment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draft E-Transactions Law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Data Protection Law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to Information Law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-Procurement Regulations (linked to the national e-procurement platform).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillar V: Challenges and Expert Q&amp;A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Software Protection:<\/strong> In response to difficulties in protecting external software, it was noted that the <strong>National Authority for Information Security<\/strong> issues compliance certificates to verify system integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The .gov.ly Domain:<\/strong> Participants noted difficulty in obtaining this extension. The GAI clarified that the <strong>Prime Minister\u2019s Office<\/strong> is the authority responsible for granting this sensitive domain, as it represents official state status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Sharing Hurdles:<\/strong> Addressing the refusal of some entities to share data, it was explained that the <strong>Information Systems Monitoring Office at the Administrative Control Authority<\/strong> is responsible for enforcing compliance in data exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillar VI: Summary of Publications and Laws<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approved Documents (Signed by the Cabinet)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Digital Transformation Strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Digital Development Agenda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Digital Accessibility Policy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Transformation &amp; Development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Document\/Policy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Strategy (2023\u20132030)<\/td><td>Comprehensive roadmap for transformation<\/td><td>Approved by Cabinet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IoT Regulatory Framework<\/td><td>Regulating IoT in the public sector<\/td><td>Published\/Available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gov Website Guidelines<\/td><td>Standardizing official site designs<\/td><td>Available for implementation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Governance &amp; Accessibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Document\/Policy<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Data Governance Policy<\/td><td>Regulating internal data management<\/td><td>Core implementation policy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Data Guide<\/td><td>Technical reference for data classification<\/td><td>Foundational document<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital Accessibility Policy<\/td><td>Access for disabled\/elderly users<\/td><td>Based on intl. standards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pillar VII: Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial Support:<\/strong> Urging the government to provide the necessary resources to execute projects listed in the strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-Sector Activation:<\/strong> Implementing the Digital Transformation Strategy across all government sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training:<\/strong> Enhancing awareness and training regarding governance policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Approvals:<\/strong> Expediting the official issuance of the remaining draft policies and laws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":760,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"class_list":["post-646","session","type-session","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/session\/646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/session"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/session"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/informatics.ly\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}