In a significant step toward strengthening education, science, and culture in Libya, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and the National Council for Economic and Social Development of the State of Libya signed a memorandum of understanding in 2025. This agreement establishes a framework of mutual cooperation aimed at training and educating Libyan youth, launching collaboration in key areas for national social and educational development.
What is ISESCO?
ISESCO is an international organization established in 1982 that forms part of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, grouping 54 member countries from the Islamic world. Its headquarters are located in Rabat, Morocco. ISESCO’s primary mission is to promote regional and international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication, with the goal of fostering human development based on Islamic and universal values.
Scope and Reach
ISESCO operates broadly, encompassing the promotion of educational and scientific programs as well as cultural and technological development projects. Through bilateral and multilateral agreements, the organization works to improve the technical and training capacities of member countries, driving educational innovation and sustainable development.
Libya, as a member state, benefits from this cooperation network aiming to overcome challenges resulting from years of conflict and institutional breakdown, especially in the educational sector.
Details of the Signing
The memorandum was signed in Rabat in 2025 by representatives of ISESCO and the National Council for Economic and Social Development of Libya. The agreement is not legally binding but functions as a strategic framework to coordinate joint efforts in training, capacity building, and development of Libyan youth.
How Does ISESCO Operate in Practice?
– It does not provide direct funding or employ permanent teachers for member countries but acts as a facilitator and coordinator of educational and scientific programs and projects.
– It facilitates training through organizing workshops, seminars, courses, training programs, and activities with regional and international experts.
– One of its flagship programs is the “Young Professionals Programme,” which offers comprehensive professional training with fully funded scholarships to young people at its headquarters in Rabat.
– It establishes partnerships with universities, research institutes, and international organizations to implement specialized projects such as teacher training, curriculum development, digital educational transformation, and promotion of distance learning.
– It promotes participation in international networks and fosters academic and technical collaboration among its member states.
Expectations for Libya
With this memorandum, Libya hopes to strengthen its human and institutional capacities in education and science, contribute to rebuilding the national education system, and open new development opportunities for its youth. These actions are part of a broader national reconstruction effort, where education and science play a central role in the country’s stability and progress.
Practically, Libya will have access to technical support and training, experience exchange, and educational programs offered by ISESCO that promote skill updates and critical capacity building that will contribute to its sustainable development.
This agreement reflects a renewed commitment to international solidarity and cooperation, where a comprehensive focus on education, science, and culture can concretely advance Libya’s development during one of its most crucial moments.
