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🛒 تسوق الآنLibya Launches Bid for ITU Council Seat, Aiming to Become Regional Digital Hub
Libya has officially announced its candidacy for a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for the 2027-2030 term, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to reassert itself on the global technology stage and position itself as a regional digital hub.
The bid was unveiled during a diplomatic reception in Geneva, held on the sidelines of the ITU Council's 2026 meetings. The event was attended by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and numerous international delegations, underscoring the importance of the candidacy.
Libya's General Authority for Communications and Informatics organized the event in coordination with the country's permanent mission in Geneva, as part of a broader national campaign to boost Libya's presence in specialized international organizations.
Officials used the occasion to outline progress in developing Libya's digital infrastructure, saying it had helped improve the country's standing in regional indicators on digital readiness and access to telecoms and internet services. The authority also pointed to advances in financial digital transformation, including the adoption of electronic payment systems, reflecting what it described as the market's growing ability to absorb modern technologies.
The ITU, the United Nations specialized agency for digital technologies, comprises 194 member states and over 1,000 companies, universities, and international organizations. Headquartered in Geneva, it is the oldest agency in the UN family, connecting people for over 160 years. The ITU Council serves as the governing body between plenipotentiary conferences, making decisions that shape global telecommunications policy, spectrum allocation, and efforts to close the digital divide.
Libyan officials said the candidacy reflects a commitment to strengthening the country's role in international forums and contributing to global policymaking in the telecommunications sector, including efforts to reduce the digital divide and support sustainable development. Currently, approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide remain unconnected to the internet, largely in developing countries - a challenge the ITU has made central to its mission.
The move signals Libya's intention to play a more active role in shaping international decisions on communications and information technology, after years of limited engagement due to internal political challenges.
The candidacy comes amid a series of digital initiatives in Libya. The country's Telecommunications Holding Company recently signed a memorandum of understanding with US-based KBR to enhance Libya's digital infrastructure. Libya has also been involved in the Medusa submarine cable project, which aims to improve connectivity between North Africa and Europe. Additionally, the Authority for Communications and Informatics previously declared that Libya had achieved digital sovereignty, a milestone in the country's efforts to control its own digital infrastructure.
Libya has also been active in regional and Arab communications committees, participating in meetings in Cairo and Baku, and signing cooperation agreements with countries including Saudi Arabia and Serbia.
The ITU Council elections are held during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, which brings together all member states. Libya's campaign will now focus on securing votes from other member states across the African and Arab regions. Success would give Libya a direct voice in global telecommunications governance for the first time in years, potentially unlocking new investment and partnerships for the country's digital transformation.
