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Libya Launches National AI Strategy 2026–2030 With 35 Initiatives Amid Participation Questions
Libya unveils its first comprehensive AI framework on National Technology Day in Tripoli — but critics say it was built without the stakeholders it claims to include.
On June 1, 2026, the Government of National Unity launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 alongside a National Charter for AI Ethics during National Technology Day celebrations in Tripoli. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah presided, joined by Minister of State for Digital Economy and AI Affairs Ziad al-Hajjaji, according to the official government platform Hakomitna. The strategy represents Libya's first comprehensive national framework for AI governance and digital transformation.
Six Pillars, 35 Initiatives
The strategy sets out 35 initiatives across six pillars: governance and leadership, legislation and ethics, infrastructure and data, human capital and education, innovation and priority sectors, and monitoring and evaluation. It aims to improve public services, enhance security, and drive sustainable development, placing "people at the centre of AI use," according to the OECD AI Policy Observatory.
The governance pillar calls for a unified national AI body, while the legislation track addresses fragmentation in data and digital laws. Infrastructure investments target improved data quality and availability, and the human capital pillar focuses on specialized skills through education and training. Innovation priorities include energy, health, agriculture, and finance as high-impact sectors for AI deployment.
The Participation Gap
A detailed analysis by digital rights organization SMEX reveals a striking contradiction: the strategy was prepared without meaningful participation from the private sector, civil society, or youth groups — the very stakeholders it claims to prioritize. Initiative 35, the strategy's final item, calls for "involving the private sector, civil society, and youth in strategy committees." An annual national forum is also proposed under Pillars 1 and 6 for future dialogue.
Critics argue that scheduling participation after the strategy was finalized undermines its inclusive framing. "The strategy celebrates participation as a core value, yet the process excluded the very actors essential for its implementation," the SMEX report noted.
Ethics Charter, Same Issues
The National Charter for AI Ethics establishes principles for transparency, accountability, fairness, and human oversight, closely mirroring international frameworks like the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI. However, civil society organizations focused on digital rights and data protection told SMEX they were not consulted during its preparation. Libya's growing tech startup ecosystem — active in fintech, agritech, and e-governance across Tripoli, Benghazi, and Misrata — was likewise absent from the policy process, representing a missed opportunity to ground the framework in local innovation realities.
Acknowledged Challenges
The strategy is explicit about obstacles: it cites the absence of a unified AI body, legislative fragmentation, limited data quality, and skills shortages as primary weaknesses. It also acknowledges unreliable electricity and limited internet connectivity in many regions as structural barriers to AI adoption. Libya currently ranks 147th on the ITU's Global Cybersecurity Index and faces significant digital infrastructure gaps, particularly in the south and east.
The Road Ahead
International partners including the OECD, African Union, and UN agencies have expressed interest in supporting Libya's AI journey. However, genuine local ownership — ensuring Libyan citizens, businesses, and civil society have a real seat at the table — will determine whether the strategy drives inclusive digital transformation or remains a well-written document on a shelf. The proposed national AI body, if established with genuine multistakeholder representation, could address the participation gap. The annual national forum must be a decision-making space, not just a briefing session.
Libya has taken an important first step. The next steps — genuine consultation, transparent implementation, and measurable outcomes — will define its legacy.
— Libya Press / Technology Desk
