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The team of Expertise France – Libya Office organized a farewell ceremony on Monday, August 25, 2025, in honor of H.E. Mr. Mostafa Mihraje, Ambassador of the French Republic to Libya, on the occasion of the conclusion of his diplomatic mission. Throughout his tenure, the Ambassador was a model of support and constructive cooperation, and a strong advocate for technical collaboration, contributing to the advancement of development efforts in Libya.


The ceremony was attended by representatives from various public and private sectors in Libya, who expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation to the Ambassador for his great efforts and remarkable contributions, wishing him success in his future endeavors.

As part of efforts to support employability and enhance job opportunities within Libya’s blue economy, a specialized workshop was held today, Sunday, August 10, 2025, to explore ways to strengthen the capacities of Libyan professionals in the field of conformity certification and quality assurance of fishery products to boost Libya’s marine exports and contribute to diversifying the national economy.

The workshop was held in the presence of H.E. Mr. Saad Alhnaish, Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade for Economic Affairs, and Mr. Ali Bin Zaytoun, Director General of The Libyan National Centre for Standardization and Metrology, as well as representatives from several ministries, institutions, regulatory and research bodies, and the private sector. The workshop included a presentation of the proposal submitted by the National Center for Standards and Metrology entitled “The General Framework for the Initiative to Grant Certificates of Conformity and Ensure the Quality of Libyan Fishery Products.” This proposal represents a significant step toward enhancing the reliability of these products in international markets, protecting consumers, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of fish stocks for future generations.

A productive closing discussion followed, addressing the challenges and opportunities related to improving product quality and strengthening export readiness, along with identifying capacity-building priorities necessary to achieve these goals.

This workshop is part of the EU4SKILLS project, funded by the European Union, co-financed by the French government, and implemented in Libya by Expertise France in cooperation with local partners. The project aims to promote the blue and green economy, align education and training with labor market needs, develop digital skills, and improve access to finance,all contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable economic development.

A technical meeting was held on July 24 and 25, 2025, bringing together the National Employment Strategy Preparation Team and education and employment policy expert Dr. Mohamed Azaiz to launch work on designing and drafting the National Employment Strategy in Libya. This meeting falls within the first component of the EU4Skills project, which focuses on aligning higher education and technical and vocational training with the needs of the Libyan labor market.

The meeting agenda included a presentation of successful international experiences in the field of employment, a review of Libyan laws and legislation related to higher education and employment, and a proposal for a joint methodology for developing the strategy. The meeting was attended by strategy team headed by His Excellency the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Saleh Alghoul, the Executive Director of the Libyan Industry Union, Mr. Ali Nusair, and representatives from the Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation, the Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education, the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, and the Quality Assurance Center. Representatives from Expertise France included Mr. Mohamed Alaswad, Deputy Program Director, and Mr. Suhaib Sbeta, Chief of the first component of the project.

Discussions among team members included identifying strategic priorities, improving working methods, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and defining the expected outcomes of the technical team and the strategic expert.

This technical meeting represents the starting point for a key phase of the project, which aims to promote employment in Libya by enhancing coordination between education institutions, the labor market, and decision-makers.

The EU4Skills project is funded by the European Union, co-funded by the French government, and implemented by Expertise France in collaboration with Libyan partners. The project aims to develop skills and improve employability by modernizing educational curricula, empowering youth, promoting digital transformation across various sectors, and improving financial literacy and access to finance.

A meeting was held in Tripoli on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, as part of the activities of Component One of the EU4SKILLS project, which focuses on enhancing the alignment between the outcomes of higher, technical, and vocational education and the needs of the labor market. The meeting aimed to develop a roadmap for the activities of this component, establish a timeline, and define the expected outputs.

The meeting was hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with the participation of Mr. Saleh Al-Ghoul, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Mr. Ali Naseer, Executive Director of the Libyan Industry Union. Also in attendance were representatives from the Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education, the Ministry of Labor and Rehabilitation, the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, the Center for Quality Assurance, and from Expertise France, Mr. Mohamed Al-Aswad, Deputy Director of Programs, along with several members of the project team.

The meeting opened with welcoming remarks, followed by an introductory presentation delivered by Component Manager Mr. Sohaib Sbeita, in which he outlined the critical role of Component One in supporting employability through strengthening the connection between higher education and the labor market, and by developing a comprehensive employment strategy for the higher education sector.

The meeting featured a focused technical discussion on the component’s priorities, during which the general outlines of the upcoming work plan and timeline were defined. Participants also discussed the challenges hindering the alignment of educational outcomes with the demands of the Libyan labor market, whether at the institutional or legislative level. Agreement was reached to form implementation and follow-up teams tasked with developing a comprehensive strategy to enhance employability and align the outcomes of higher and vocational education with the Libyan labor market by the end of next year.

This meeting is part of the EU4SKILLS project, funded by the European Union with co-financing from the French government, and implemented by Expertise France in Libya in cooperation with Libyan institutional partners. The project aims to develop professional skills and improve employment opportunities in Libya by promoting digital transformation, diversifying the Libyan economy, and improving access to finance in line with sustainable development priorities and labor market needs in the country.

On Monday, June 30, 2025, Tripoli hosted a special meeting focused on the Green Economy component of the EU4SKILLS project. The event was attended by a group of stakeholders, representatives from educational institutions, and relevant entities, with the aim of launching green economy activities and developing a practical strategy to achieve tangible results that would enhance skills efficiency in the fields of the green economy and renewable energy.

The meeting opened with welcoming remarks by Mr. Saad Al-Hneish, Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade for Economic Affairs, who emphasized the importance of human resources in driving Libya’s economy. He praised the project for supporting the Ministry of Economy and Trade’s efforts in diversifying the economy and creating job opportunities. Mr. Mohamed Al-Aswad, Deputy Program Director at Expertise France in Libya, also stressed the importance of supporting skills development and fostering collaboration to create opportunities for sustainable development in Libya. Additionally, Ms. Yosra Bennaji, Director of the Green and Blue Economy Component of the project, delivered an introductory presentation outlining the core objectives and main pillars of this component.

The discussions during the meeting, attended by deans and academics from specialized colleges and departments in Tripoli, Misrata, Benghazi, Wadi Al-Shati, and Ajkhera, centered on the importance of developing educational curricula and vocational training. This is aimed at preparing a national workforce capable of operating in renewable energy sectors, as part of a comprehensive strategy to diversify the Libyan economy and enhance employment opportunities. The participants also reviewed the general framework of the planned training activities, including the train-the-trainers program, which will serve as a key pillar of this component.

It is noteworthy that this meeting is held within the framework of the EU4SKILLS project, funded by the European Union, with co-funding from the French government, and implemented by Expertise France in partnership with Libyan institutions. The overall goal of the project is to develop skills, enhance employment opportunities, support sustainable and digital economic transitions in Libya, and facilitate access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

A Libyan institutional representative delegation took part in a study tour in Paris on June 25–26, 2025, as part of the EU4SKILLS project, funded by the European Union and co-funded by the French government, and implemented by Expertise France in collaboration with Libyan partners. The visit aimed to support Libya’s efforts in reforming higher education and vocational training through digital innovation, modern curriculum design, and closer alignment with labor market needs.

The Libyan delegation was headed by Mr. Saleh Al-Ghoul, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Mr. Rajab Al-Akhashi, General Director of the National Center for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Educational Institutions; Mr. Ezzedine Bin Dhou, Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Education and Vocational Training; and Mr. Mohamed Al-Suwaid, Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The delegation also included university professors from Tripoli, Benghazi, Sabha, and Gharyan, as well as experts in digitization and education, alongside Mr. Maxime BOST, Program Director at Expertise France, Mrs. Essia Enard, Director of the Digital Transformation component in the project, and members of the Expertise France team in Libya.

The programme included site visits to several leading French educational and research institutions. The tour began at Paris Santé Campus, where the delegation explored models of digital health innovation and the use of artificial intelligence in medical education. This was followed by a visit to Albert School, which combines data science and economics education through strategic partnerships with the private sector, offering strong pathways to employment.

On the second day, the group visited G2R Formation – CFA du Numérique, a certified vocational training center that co-develops its programmes with technology companies and delivers work-integrated learning. The visit also included a stop at CNAM, one of France’s key institutions for lifelong learning, where participants reviewed hybrid education models and continuous digital skills development.

The tour concluded with an institutional meeting at the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, which included an overview of the national strategy for digital transformation in higher education, covering AI integration, digital platform development, and hybrid learning models to enhance inclusivity.

The visit deepened participants’ understanding of digital teaching practices and policy development and created new opportunities for future collaboration between Libyan and French institutions in training, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.

On May 10, 2025, the second Digital Workshop of the Libyan Digital Lab concluded, focusing on exploring the potential transfer of the innovative “PIX” digital learning and assessment platform to Libya, as well as laying the groundwork for a national Digital Maturity Index for Libyan institutions.

Over the course of two days, the workshop hosted Mr. Patrick AZAN, Digital Project Manager Expert from the French Ministry of Finance, and Mr. Perica SUCEVIC, an expert in digital law, open data, and digital administration. Members of the Libyan Digital Lab also took part in in-depth discussions on adapting the PIX platform to meet the specific needs of Libyan students, teachers, and public sector employees.

Pix is a leading French platform designed to evaluate and develop individuals’ digital skills. It has played a significant role in strengthening digital culture within French educational and administrative institutions.

Through collaboration with the Libyan Digital Lab, Expertise France aims to bring this experience to Libya and help drive a meaningful shift in the country’s digital landscape by providing individuals and institutions with an effective, interactive tool to measure and improve their digital competencies.

The workshop concluded with the presentation of practical recommendations and follow-up plans to continue developing the digital platform and designing the readiness index, with the ultimate goal of enhancing digital skills and increasing the capacity of Libyan institutions to undergo digital transformation.

This workshop is part of the EU4Skills project, funded by the European Union with co-financing from the French government, and implemented by Expertise France in cooperation with Libyan partners. The project aims to support skills development and improve employability by updating educational curricula, empowering youth, and encouraging digital transformation across various sectors.