Council of Ministers Decision No. 40 of 2025 on National AI and Digital Transformation Program

The Government of National Unity establishes a National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation under the Government Communications Center, with legal personality and independent financial liability. The Program aims to enhance government efficiency, develop digital infrastructure, build AI capabilities, and foster public-private partnerships in digital technologies.

This creates a formal institutional framework for AI and digital transformation initiatives, potentially opening opportunities for technology providers, consultants, and integrators. The explicit mandate for public-private partnerships (Article 2.9) and international collaboration signals openness to foreign participation in Libya's digitalization. However, operational effectiveness will depend heavily on budget allocation, political stability, and implementation capacity—all historically challenging in Libya's fragmented governance environment. The requirement that partnerships 'not contradict legislation in force' leaves ambiguity around data sovereignty, procurement preferences, and technology transfer requirements.