Libya has emerged as the leading African nation in the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Development Index for 2024.
This marks a significant leap from last year’s fifth place ranking.
According to a report published on the “Our Government” Facebook page on Monday, Libya scored an impressive 88.1 points, reflecting an 11% increase from the previous year.
This achievement has positioned Libya ahead of Morocco, which secured the second spot with 86.8 points, followed by Seychelles with 84.7 points, Mauritius with 84.2 points, and South Africa at fifth place with 83.6 points.
The report highlights Libya’s substantial progress in developing a robust ICT infrastructure, noting that the country scored 88.2 points for universal connectivity and 87.9 points for tangible connectivity.
This progress is attributed to the remarkable improvements in network coverage, affordability, and mobile data traffic.
Despite these advancements being unevenly distributed across the country, the overall development underscores Libya’s commitment to enhancing its ICT infrastructure.
Universal connectivity reflects the widespread access to digital communication networks, including the internet and mobile phone networks.
Tangible connectivity, on the other hand, represents the optimal and practical use of these technologies.
