On Wednesday, the Chief of the Office of the Libyan House of Representatives, Abdullah Al-Masri Al-Fadhil, participated in the meeting of the Association of Secretaries General of National Parliaments, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, under the framework of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
The high-level conference brought together parliamentary secretaries-general from around the world to exchange experiences and discuss key topics related to innovation in parliamentary procedures, capacity building, and staff training and development.
During his intervention, Al-Fadhil emphasized Libya’s commitment to building a professional and capable parliamentary workforce.
He outlined the strategic steps taken by the Office of the House of Representatives to strengthen the skills and competencies of its staff, which include induction and orientation programs, in-house and external training, practical learning modules, and academic partnerships with research and educational institutions.
According to Al-Fadhil, more than 700 employees have undergone training programs, accumulating over 40,000 hours of capacity-building activities. These efforts, he said, are tailored to match the actual training needs of staff and are implemented through a systematic and results-oriented approach.
He also noted that the Office is deeply invested in supporting employees pursuing postgraduate studies, stating that this policy reflects not just a benefit for staff but a long-term strategy to develop national talent capable of driving institutional reform and modernization.
The meeting also addressed current challenges facing parliamentary administrations and explored global trends in digital transformation, transparency, and legislative service delivery. He also reiterated Libya’s interest in maintaining active engagement with the global parliamentary community to benefit from shared experiences and best practices.
The event will continue through April 9, with working sessions dedicated to enhancing the performance, autonomy, and professionalism of parliamentary secretariats.
