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A ministerial committee has been appointed to investigate alleged regulatory violations in the awarding of state-funded national and international scholarships to Libyan students. The Administrative Control Authority has suspended the allocation of full state scholarships until all financial obligations to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research are settled. Meanwhile, the Higher Committee for Academic Scholarships will review past decisions to assess their compliance with legislation and monitor scholarship recipients.

The outgoing Prime Minister and Education Minister of Libya have been accused of corruption in the allocation of overseas study scholarships. Allegedly, scholarship decisions involved 6,000 undeserving students, many of whom were children of government officials and influential figures. Some names were reportedly added to lists of war-wounded and missing persons, highlighting the severity of the case. While the Education Minister has denied the accusations, the scandal has sparked public outrage over the misuse of national resources.

To combat certificate forgery in Higher Education, Libya joined the Unified Arab System for Blockchain-based Certificate Authentication. This initiative, spearheaded by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), provides a reliable method for verifying academic qualifications. Experts advocate for similar systems across Africa to strengthen hiring practices and ensure credential credibility. They suggest leveraging blockchain technology and collaborating with international organizations for widespread implementation.