ROYA FOUNDATION. For Digital Economic Development & Strategic Studies. 

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For Digital Economic Development & Strategic Studies

Advancing Positive State Digital Transformation (PSDT) for a resilient, inclusive, and evidence-based digital future.

Presented for Executive Review  •  2026

NAVIGATION MAP. What This Briefing Covers. A. General Information & Context. 

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ROYA's mandate, project background, and the case for digital transformation in Libya

Four PSDT pillars, the maturity scorecard, and priority bottlenecks

Three-phase research approach and the four work packages

Remuneration structure and the tranche-based payment schedule

Roles, responsibilities, and the approval pathway

Required qualifications and the assignment acceptance package

ROYA FOUNDATION  |  Digital Readiness Policy Paper (DRPP)  |  Libya

EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT. The Assignment at a Glance. 8 Weeks. 

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Purpose: to engage senior experts for a macroeconomic, institutional, and social research study culminating in an actionable, high-level national policy paper on digital readiness.

SECTION A · GENERAL INFORMATION & CONTEXT. About ROYA Foundation. 

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SECTION A · GENERAL INFORMATION & CONTEXT

An independent think tank advancing evidence-based digital policy in Libya, operating across eight interconnected mandate areas.

Public policy papers, institutional evaluation, strategic planning

Digital workflows, e-government systems, smart city architecture

Financial inclusion, digital markets, innovative economic models

Ethical AI use, predictive modeling, and analytics

Risk management, data privacy, infrastructure resilience

Professional training and executive digital skills development

National statistics, indicator frameworks, data platforms

Incubation, technology transfer, strategic alliances

SECTION A · GENERAL INFORMATION & CONTEXT. Why This Matters for Libya. 

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Digital transformation has shifted from a technological option to a strategic national imperative, shaping economic competitiveness, institutional efficiency, and social inclusion. For Libya, it presents an opportunity to correct structural inefficiencies, strengthen state capacity, and build a resilient foundation for sustainable development.

PSDT charts a deliberate shift away from slow, paper-based administration toward transparent, citizen-centric digital governance — reducing administrative barriers and strengthening public trust.

Reform of Regulatory Adaptation Frameworks

Institutional capacity development across public and private ecosystem actors

Empowerment of central state institutions for full-scale digital adoption

Municipal resilience through effective digital public service delivery

SECTION B · DIGITAL READINESS FRAMEWORK. Four Pillars of Digital Readiness. 

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The national assessment evaluates readiness across four interconnected operational dimensions; scores are populated only after evidence collection and stakeholder validation.

Fiber-optic backbone, connectivity stability, data centers, cloud capacity, resilience, and cybersecurity defenses

Electronic transactions, digital signatures, data protection, privacy, cybercrime, and governance arrangements

Integration of registries, secure data exchange, workflow digitization, and end-to-end digital public services

Civil-servant capability, citizen adoption, rural access, accessibility, and participation of marginalized groups

SECTION B · DIGITAL READINESS FRAMEWORK. Bottlenecks to Resolve, Opportunities to Capture. 

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Bottlenecks to Resolve, Opportunities to Capture

Uneven digital skills and adoption capacity

Cybersecurity, privacy, and resilience risks

Integrated digital government and citizen-centric services

Responsible AI and data-informed public management

FinTech, e-commerce, and digital private-sector growth

Smart municipal services and improved local resilience

Evidence-based decision-making and transparent monitoring

SECTION C · SCOPE OF WORK & METHODOLOGY. A Three-Phase Research Approach. 

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Aggregate and analyze domestic legislation governing telecommunications, fintech, citizen data, and public administration, cross-referenced against relevant international indices.

Key Informant Interviews, Focus Group Discussions, and infrastructure spot-checks to assess accessibility, responsiveness, and security of public portals.

SWOT analysis, evidence triangulation, and risk assessment, distinguishing formal mandates from actual operational capability.

SECTION C · SCOPE OF WORK & METHODOLOGY. Work Packages & Implementation Timeline. 

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A 2-month engagement (8 weeks / 42 net billable workdays per expert), commencing upon formal contract signature.

Stakeholder mapping, literature review, and analytical framework

Inception Report & Work Plan, Logic Model, interview matrix

Qualitative and quantitative data collection; analysis of impacts, gaps, and risks

Mid-Term Progress Report, Preliminary Policy Options Framework

Full drafting, Theory of Change, risk matrix, trade-off analysis

Draft DRPP for technical review and feedback

Integrate feedback and present to executive management

Final DRPP (AR/EN), Final Assignment Report, Workshop Deck

SECTION D · CONTRACTUAL & FINANCIAL TERMS. Remuneration & Payment Schedule. 

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SECTION D · CONTRACTUAL & FINANCIAL TERMS

Upon submission and formal written approval of the Inception Report & Work Plan (WP 1)

Upon submission and formal written approval of the Mid-Term Progress Report (WP 2)

Upon final written approval of the DRPP, Final Assignment Report, and delivery of the Validation Workshop (WP 4)

SECTION E · GOVERNANCE, ROLES & APPROVALS. Governance & Quality Assurance. 

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SECTION E · GOVERNANCE, ROLES & APPROVALS

Facilitate administrative entry permits, authority liaison, and field access across relevant municipalities and ministries Provide relevant internal secondary data and project background documentation

Perform duties in person within Libya as required Maintain independence, analytical rigor, and confidentiality regarding sensitive national data Deliver outputs per the approved methodology, timeline, and quality requirements

Final Approval Authority: technical quality, policy recommendations, and final deliverables are formally signed off by the Chairman of the Board of ROYA Foundation.

SECTION F · CONSULTANCY TERMS & ACCEPTANCE. Qualifications & Acceptance Package. 

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SECTION F · CONSULTANCY TERMS & ACCEPTANCE

Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Economics, ICT Governance, Public Policy, or Business Administration Minimum 10 years in policy drafting, ICT-sector research, and macroeconomic impact assessment Proven knowledge of the Libyan ICT ecosystem and municipal framework

Relevant degree in Economics, Data Analysis, Development, or Social Sciences Minimum 5 years in field research, data analysis, and report writing

Working Language: all reports and deliverables in Arabic and English

Brief technical methodology outlining the proposed research approach and field plan

Updated CVs for both the Lead and Assistant Consultants

Signed acceptance of financial terms, work schedule, and deliverables

Valid passport copies, certified education credentials, verified bank details

ANNEX · PSDT EXECUTIVE VISUAL BLUEPRINT. The PSDT Framework at a Glance. 

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Figure A4. Strategic overview of the PSDT pillars, roadmap, and consultancy milestones — refer to the full Terms of Reference for governing figures and definitive contractual terms.

Shaping Digital Futures Through Research, Policy & Innovation. 

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Shaping Digital Futures Through Research, Policy & Innovation

EXCELLENCE   •   INTEGRITY   •   SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY   •   SUSTAINABLE IMPACT

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