This report outlines what the Libyan Organization for Information and Communication Technology accomplished and the activities it participated in from 01/01/2023 until 31/12/2023, with documentation and clarification of the in-kind and financial support it received.

Key Achievements of the Organization in 2023

• Issued a fatwa from the Libyan Dar Al-Ifta on 05/February/2023 – Fatwa No. (5101), regarding the prohibition of possessing signal boosters that act as jammers.

Internal Achievements and Activities

• Equipped the organization’s headquarters with alternative energy and established a SMART office, supported by Riwaq Technology Company.
• Secured the organization’s headquarters against fire and theft with Al-Baraka Insurance Company.
• Moved the organization’s headquarters from a co-working space to an independent office located in Bab Ben Ghashir, equipped with the highest standards of digital safety and remote-controlled smart devices.
• Approved the organizational structure within the organization.
• Established work units: Career Development Unit, IT Unit, and Policy Unit.
• Approved administrative, financial, membership, HR, projects, employment, and rewards regulations.
• Approved training and development programs for employees and members (Microsoft 365, CMS, Kaspersky).
• Updated the internal system to version 1.4.
• Closed the final accounts for 2023 in late January 2024.
• Implemented the Technology Forum Project.
• Participated in forming the Internet Society Libya Chapter (isoc.org.ly).

Memberships Obtained

• Joined the Arab Network for NGOs (ANFGO).
• Membership in the Founding Council of IPv6 in Libya, December 2023.

Reports Prepared or Contributed To

• Tunis Conference report on information security and cybersecurity, invited by the General Authority for Communications and IT, supported by the British Embassy and Oxford University.
• Report on the Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2023) in Kyoto, Japan, supported and funded by the Libyan Organization for ICT and invited by the United Nations.
• Report on technical observations of the National Digital Transformation Strategy 2023–2030.
• Report on the status, errors, and problems of the telecommunications sector submitted to regulatory authorities in August 2023.

Strategic Support for Civil Society Organizations

• Provided support to the Libyan Legal Complex through discussions and assistance.
• Supported Tamzin Charity Association with devices and equipment for technical support.
• Provided financial and moral support to the Google Developers Community in Libya during DevFest (December 2023) and the National Day event.
• Contributed to the establishment of the Internet Society – Libya, sponsoring the founding ceremony at the Planetarium on 27/December/2023.

Social Responsibility

• Activated Google Workspace for Education for Al-Maali School, provided by Google and Al-Ankaboot Al-Libi Company.
• Supported Tamzin Charity Association with devices and equipment for technical support.

Entities the Organization Met With

• General Authority for Communications and IT to discuss a cooperation agreement.
• National Corporation to discuss a cooperation agreement on information security policies (12/February/2023).
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to discuss international agreements on personal data protection and the African Convention.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation regarding the organization’s file in the Department of Local Organizations.
• Libya Post, during the postal addressing launch event (02/December/2023).

Meetings Organized or Attended

• Launch of the North Africa Internet Governance Forum (23/January/2023, Tripoli).
• Cybersecurity workshop with Oxford University in Tunis (13–15/February/2023).
• Internet Governance Forum in Kyoto, Japan (IGF 2023).
• ICT Expo in Cairo, Egypt.
• Participation in Arab Cybersecurity Days in Tunis (05–06/December/2023).
• North Africa Internet Governance Forum (24/May/2023, Tripoli).

Agreements Signed in 2023

• Agreement with the Libyan Consumer Protection Organization (31/January/2023).
• Unconditional support agreement with LNET (06/February/2023).
• Agreement with the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research (13/March/2023) to support Cube-SAT efforts.
• Agreement with the Old City Management Authority, Tripoli (15/March/2023).
• Agreement with the Libyan Audit Bureau (16/March/2023).
• Cooperation agreement with the General Authority for Exhibitions (20/March/2023).
• Agreement with Al-Nuran Bank (30/March/2023).
• Technical support agreement with Al-Hadatha Telecom and IT Company (15/June/2023).
• Cooperation agreement with the Technology and Media Team Organization (23/December/2023).

Project-Level Achievements

Technology Forum Project

• First dialogue session (18/February/2023) titled Obstacles Facing Tech Companies in Libya at Eidhah Center.
• Second dialogue session (March 2023) titled Information Security Centers in Libya at Dar Al-Nuweiji.

Information Security Center Project

• Implemented the National Day for the third consecutive year (2023).
• Implemented the annual Developers Summit (second edition, 2023).

Microsoft 365 Project

• Managed Microsoft services for: Libyan ICT Organization, Vision for Astronomy, Water for Democratic Transformation, BIT Innovation Organization, Free Fields Foundation, and Edama Organization.
• Obtained Microsoft licenses for the Libyan Legal Complex.

Activities Participated In

• Reviewed the General Authority for Communications and IT’s Telecom Sector Strategy 2024–2027 with Makman Company (26/February/2023).
• Radio interview on DoFM’s DoBus program introducing the organization’s activities (27/February/2023).
• Participated in NGO Expo 2 (17–18/November/2023).

Government-Related Activities

• Attended the General Information Authority meeting to launch the National Guide for Government Data, National Policy for Government Data Governance, and the Government Digital Transformation Strategy (06/March/2023).

In-kind Support Received

• Network and internet setup at the new headquarters from Al-Hadatha Telecom and IT Company.
• Smart office devices (sockets, lighting, voice/electronic responders) from Riwaq Company.
• Electrical office equipment from Homer Company worth 1,000 LYD.
• Support from Al-Ankaboot Al-Libi Company: domain renewals, various websites for projects, hosting, paid Google account, cybersecurity course worth 101,827 LYD.
• Office with 12 desks, reception, meeting room, and services from Al-Itqan Legal Consulting Company.
• 75-inch screen from Orange Company.

Unconditional Financial Support Received

• Masarat Company: 45,000 LYD.
• Al-Ankaboot Al-Libi Company: websites, hosting, cloud space, paid Google account, cybersecurity course worth 101,827 LYD.
• LNET: 10,000 LYD.