# Libyan Technology Foundation

The Libyan Technology Foundation (Arabic: المؤسسة الليبية للتقنية) (or formerly: Libyan Information and Communications Technology Organization) is a Libyan non-profit organization, established in 2020 with the objectives of spreading technical awareness and promoting understanding of technology-related legislation, and supporting the development of the communications and information technology sector in Libya. It seeks to achieve this by leveraging local resources, capabilities, and Libyan competencies, capabilities and Libyan competencies to build a better society and enable Libyan citizens to benefit from digital services, in line with the rapid advancements in the field of technology. It is a member of the Internet Society.

## Establishment

The Foundation was established on August 25, 2020, as a civil society organization dedicated to spreading technical knowledge access to technology.

## Organizational structure

The Foundation consists of a Board of Trustees, a Board of Directors, staff, experts, and volunteers.

## Foundation contributions

Since the beginning of its work, the Foundation has contributed to the development of digital legislation. The Foundation has also prepared the general policy for e-mail for Libyan institutions, which in turn contributes to enhancing effective digital communication in Libya and providing a safe and reliable environment for the exchange of data and information, which was approved by the Government of National Unity. Within the framework of legislation and regulation, the Foundation has also prepared a guide and regulation to organize social media for government institutions in cooperation with the Government Communication Center.
In terms of the Foundation's work in developing and supporting youth and holding events, the Government of National Unity adopted the first of June of each year as a national day to celebrate information technology after a proposal was submitted by the Libyan Technology Foundation.
In order to support youth and spread knowledge, the Foundation provides professional training for young graduates in the fields of information technology and engineering. The Foundation also cooperates with the Internet Society in Libya to organize monthly sessions under the "Spaces project" to discuss Libyan Internet issues, share opinions, and spread knowledge.
The Foundation has helped more than 30 civil society organizations by providing Microsoft 365 for Business services for free, providing them with training, and introducing them to the Microsoft 365 work environment.
As part of the Foundation's work to improve the work of Libyan institutions, the Foundation announced that it has created an acceptable use policy for Microsoft 365 programs to enable Libyan institutions to make the most of Microsoft 365 technologies in a safe and effective manner.

## Objectives

Source:
* Spreading technical awareness.
* Support technical projects.
* Preparing reports on technology in Libya.
* Developing technology-related legislation.
* Supporting and empowering youth to benefit from digital services.
* Support the development of the communications and information technology sector in Libya.

## Funding sources

The Foundation is funded by several sources, including government and private, both conditional and unconditional, membership fees, and fees in the form of consulting and training services for various entities and companies.

## Partnerships

Source:
The Foundation's work is based on the field of information technology, whether from a technical or legislative perspective. In this context, the Foundation obtained the Information Security Compliance Certificate from the General Authority for Information Security and Safety, which is the only entity in Libya to have obtained it.
The Foundation currently has strategic partnerships with:
* Microsoft
* Kaspersky
* Internet Society
* Libyan Audit Bureau