The overall aim of this learning and capitalization exercise is to assess and document the experience of establishing and operationalizing the Libyan Digital Innovation Lab (LDIL). This exercise will focus on identifying the critical success factors, governance challenges, sustainability concerns, and the overall impact of the Lab within Libya’s digital transition framework. The consultants are expected to produce actionable recommendations to guide future iterations of similar projects, specifically within the MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa regions.

The Libyan Digital Innovation Lab was launched as part of the EU-funded E-Nable project. Despite its promising objectives, the Lab has faced significant challenges related to governance, communication, sustainability, and accountability. The Digital Lab project has exposed systemic governance issues that limit its ability to achieve its full potential. With the project’s conclusion approaching, it is crucial to draw lessons from this experience to inform both corrective actions for the ongoing EU4Skills project and future project designs. These lessons will also be shared with stakeholders to improve digital innovation initiatives in similar fragile contexts.

This learning and capitalisation exercise will engage with:

• Core staff and decision-makers of the LDIL;
• The General Information Authority (GIA) as the key partner of Expertise France in Libya;
• General Authority for Communication and Informatics (GACI);
• Expertise France key staff members involved in the E-Nable and EU4Skills projects;
• Representatives from the Libyan Ministry of Economy and relevant supervisory authorities;
• The European Union delegation in Libya.