As part of the partnership between the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Libyan Ministry of Education, an initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the educational and pedagogical process in Libya was launched in Tripoli. This initiative supports efforts to transform education by keeping pace with digital transformation in the educational system.

This joint initiative was launched by ICESCO, the Ministry of Education, the Libyan National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, and the Libyan Delegation to the Organization. It included the convening of a three-day training, by ICESCO’s Foresight and Artificial Intelligence Centre, on strategic foresight for decision-making. This training is tailored for several officials and employees of the Libyan Ministry of Education, and aims at equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to keep pace with educational transformation and to establish a foresight unit within the Ministry. The launch also includes the development of a system for integrating AI into the educational process, with the participation of several international experts in the field.

In his remarks at the opening of the training on Monday July 15, 2024, Dr. Musa Muhammad Al-Maqrif, Minister of Education, President of the Libyan National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, expressed his gratitude to ICESCO for its cooperation with the Ministry in assessing the current situation and anticipating the future. This cooperation lays the groundwork for the initiative to integrate AI into the educational process.

For his part, Dr. Kais Hammami, Head of ICESCO’s Foresight and Artificial Intelligence Centre, emphasized the importance of adopting a foresight approach within institutions to make proactive and informed decisions while considering ethical implications. Dr. Hammami highlighted that this training is part of ICESCO’s efforts to enhance knowledge and innovation in the Islamic world.

Through its practical workshops, the training aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of strategic foresight tools and techniques, future thinking trends and theories, and to enhance their capabilities in planning and identifying and analyzing key factors influencing change.