Digital Lab launches "Innovations Map" to connect Libya's digital innovators
The Digital Lab, a Libyan initiative fostering innovation and digital transformation, has officially launched its innovations map platform.
This online tool will serve as a comprehensive resource, connecting innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors across the country.
This centralized platform maps innovation activities across Libya, capturing everything from private sector initiatives like the on-demand delivery apps to governmental e-services that streamline business registration or public procurement operations.
"The launch of the Digital Lab's Innovations Map represents a positive step forward in realizing our national digital transformation strategy," said Abdelbaset Albaor, chairman of the General Information Authority."
‘’This platform is a testament to the collaborative efforts between the General Information Authority, Libyan institutions, and our international partners. It showcases the great initiatives taking place, laying the groundwork for a thriving and innovative digital ecosystem to take root in Libya."
The Libyan Digital Lab is a collaborative think tank hub established under the supervision of the General Information Authority with the support of the E-nable project, funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France. This initiative aims to boost creativity and innovation and accelerate Libya's digital transformation journey.
The team comprises representatives from various key government institutions in Libya responsible for digitization, technology, and innovation. Through a series of workshops and training sessions provided by the E-nable project, the team has benefitted from the technical expertise of international digital specialists and experts. Notably, a study tour to Paris offered valuable insights into the French approach to digital strategy and the practical applications of digital tools used by French institutions.
“Digital technologies can act as a catalyst, supporting key policy objectives, including supporting economic resilience, boosting SMEs’ competitiveness, facilitating the green transition and developing new digital skills.” Said Marton Benedek, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Libya.
“The Digital Lab, created by E-nable, is a tangible outcome aimed at enhancing innovation capacities and investing in strategic value chains, networks and digital ecosystems. The EU will continue supporting the Libyan institutions to keep pace with the digital transformation and adapting the governance systems to our digitalized world.”
Other key benefits of the platform include showcasing Libya's innovation potential and ongoing projects to a wider audience, and enabling innovators to connect with potential collaborators and partners across the government, public, and private sectors. It also serves as a platform for sharing best practices, successful solutions and case studies, and valuable digital resources.
