Tripoli: The General Information Authority, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has unveiled the integrated framework for Libya’s Seventh National Human Development Report. The report, themed “National Vision and International Credibility,” was presented during a ceremony in Tripoli, coinciding with the release of the 2025 Human Development Report.
According to Libyan News Agency, the event was attended by key figures including Abdul Basit Al-Baour, Chairman of the General Information Authority, and Sophie Kimkhadze, UNDP Resident Representative in Libya. Undersecretaries from various ministries, international ambassadors, government officials, development experts, and representatives from civil society organizations and international bodies were also present.
The framework, developed by the General Information Authority with UNDP support, examines the state of human development in Libya against the backdrop of recent challenges. It includes an analysis of health, education, and income indicators, alongside the role of digitalization and technological infrastructure in fostering development. Dr. Mohamed Al-Hamali, head of the research team, detailed the methodology and framework for the forthcoming national report.
The 2025 Human Development Report, titled “People and Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” was reviewed during the event. It positions Libya within the high human development category, ranking 115th out of 193 countries with a Human Development Index (HDI) score of 0.721 for 2023. The report highlights strong income indicators but notes setbacks in the health and education sectors due to inconsistent service provision.
Libya is reportedly ahead of several regional countries, including Morocco and Egypt, and has the potential to ascend to the very high human development category, contingent on continued investment in human capital and bolstering education and health systems.
Abdul Basit Al-Baour highlighted the partnership with UNDP in reviewing the 2025 Human Development Report, which explores artificial intelligence’s impact on human development. He announced the ongoing preparation of Libya’s seventh Human Development Report for 2025, focusing on AI’s influence, with contributions from over 17 researchers and data committees in partnership with various government sectors.
The research’s initial phase is complete, and a UN expert is reviewing the methodology. The report aims to provide a roadmap for Libya’s human development, given the increasing reliance on digitalization. The report’s key features will be released in early 2026.
Sophie Kimkhadze emphasized the report’s timely release amid global AI-driven transformations, highlighting the importance of sound policies and governance in translating technological progress into development. She noted that Libya, despite recent instability affecting health and education, remains in the high human development category, with opportunities for advancement due to its youthful population and growing technology use.
Dr. Salima Ben Qaddara from the University of Benghazi is contributing to the Sustainable Development Report 2025-2030, focusing on digital governance and community participation. She emphasized addressing the digital infrastructure and the disparities in technological services across Libya.