As part of efforts to support skills development and capacity building in the green and blue economy sectors, and to strengthen international academic cooperation, a study tour to Italy was organized for participants from various Libyan academic institutions from April 19th to April 24th 2026.

The participants included representatives from several universities and technical colleges, including the University of Tripoli, the University of Benghazi, the University of Zawia, and Wadi Al-Shati University, in addition to specialized colleges in energy and industrial technologies, including the Misrata Industrial Technical College, the Tajoura Renewable Energy College, and the Jikharra Energy Technologies College. The visit aimed to explore successful international experiences and identify opportunities for academic collaboration.

The visit included a number of leading Italian universities, namely Sapienza University of Rome, Politecnico di Torino, and Politecnico di Milano. These institutions were selected for their excellence in engineering, renewable energy, and sustainability, as well as their experience in international cooperation and hosting academic participants.

The tour featured visits to research laboratories, presentations on academic programs in energy and engineering, and discussion sessions with representatives of the host universities to explore opportunities for future cooperation and exchange of expertise.

It is worth noting that the EU4Skills project is funded by the European Union in partnership with the French government and implemented by Expertise France in Libya. The project aims to support technical and higher education in Libya and enhance skills in line with labor market needs.

This study tour will contribute to building sustainable partnerships between Libyan educational institutions and their international counterparts, enhancing the quality of education and training, and supporting the development of national capacities.