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International technical engagement, expanded digital awareness activities, and new developments in training and Internet monitoring marked a month of diverse activities for Libyan Technology Foundation throughout October 2026.

Key highlights of the month included:

• LTF’s participation in ITU-D meetings in Geneva: The Foundation presented its official contribution and the experience of NextGen – Building a Safe and Responsible Digital Generation during the Rapporteur Group meetings of ITU-D Study Group 2, sharing a Libyan approach to cybersecurity awareness, child online protection, digital skills, and responsible technology use.
• Official institutional membership in AFRINIC: LTF obtained institutional membership in the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), strengthening its engagement with the African technical community working on Internet number resources and digital infrastructure.
• NextGen activities during Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The program reached more than 300 students aged 7 to 17 through digital awareness activities involving the General Movement of Scouts and Guides in Libya and two schools. The sessions focused on online safety and personal data protection.
• Conclusion of Rotateship in Benghazi: The first cohort completed a rotational, hands-on training journey across three technology companies, providing six recent graduates with opportunities to experience different professional environments and complete all three training placements.
• Conclusion of the sixth edition of the Internship Program: The three-month program concluded with trainees presenting their projects and sharing their experiences, alongside recognition of the experts and trainers who contributed to the program.
• Technical reports on IPv6 developments in Libya: LTF prepared and submitted technical reports based on data collected through its monitoring and measurement probes. The work included documenting IPv6 connectivity observed on the Libyana network and monitoring the protocol’s adoption and deployment.
• Job interview and body language training: LTF hosted expert Mohammed Bawendi, who delivered a session titled Job Interviews and Body Language as part of the final sessions of the Internship Program. The session covered interview preparation, communication, and presenting skills and experience professionally.
• Kickoff of RISE activities: The initiative brought together inspiration, skills development, and professional presence, supporting its mission to encourage greater participation by women and girls in technology.
• Professional indemnity insurance coverage: LTF obtained professional indemnity insurance from Al Baraka Insurance Company as part of its efforts to manage risks and professional responsibilities associated with its work and services.
• Participation in the virtual assets workshop: LTF participated in the workshop Virtual Assets: Between Regulation and Criminalization, which addressed the legal, security, and financial dimensions of virtual assets and digital currencies, including the risks of related financial crimes.
• Attendance at the official launch of O3 Group in Benghazi: LTF attended the event, which coincided with the announcement of the arrival of the Medusa submarine cable in the city, as part of its ongoing engagement with developments in Libya’s telecommunications sector and digital infrastructure.
• Continuation of the Spaces project: The project held a session titled The Internet: Between Awareness and Consumption, providing a platform for discussion on Internet use, content creation, and the shift from consuming content to producing it.

From participation in international technical forums and expanded digital awareness and capacity-building initiatives to the completion of practical training programs and the monitoring of Internet and telecommunications developments, LTF continued working throughout October across interconnected areas of knowledge sharing, technology, training, and institutional development.