Cotonou: The General Authority for Communications and Informatics participated in the meetings of the African Working Group on the UN-sponsored World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) in Cotonou, the capital of Benin. The gathering focused on addressing the future of digital transformation across the continent.
According to Libyan News Agency, the Authority’s team delivered a comprehensive technical and strategic presentation that provided an in-depth analysis and systematic comparison of 14 strategic axes between the Libyan and African positions regarding digital transformation. The proposal emphasized the need for binding global regulations for the use of digital space in the age of digital intelligence.
The presentation also advocated for the creation of an international charter aimed at protecting digital space, which would enhance accountability and transparency. Additionally, it proposed the establishment of an international observatory to monitor disinformation and cross-border digital interference. The harmonization of international legal procedures related to digital crimes and cross-border investigations was also a key component of the discussions.