The Central Bank of Libya confirmed that it has received the Ministry of Finance's April salary payment orders and immediately passed them to commercial banks for execution through the Ratabk Lahthi, or Instant Salary, system. The update means public sector salary payments are being processed through a mechanism that allows citizens to track disbursements and is intended to improve payment transparency. According to the latest data, about 1.7 million of Libya's 2.2 million public sector employees were registered in the project as of April, equal to a 75% participation rate. The central bank urged public entities that have not yet joined to do so, linking the system to easier access to salary entitlements and stronger protection of public funds. It also framed the initiative as part of broader digital transformation in public financial management and efforts to improve the timeliness and efficiency of salary payments. The next development planned for the project is automation of the complaints-handling process and work with the Ministry of Finance to resolve unpaid salary cases.
Central Bank of Libya2026-05-04
Central Bank of Libya transfers April public sector salary orders through Instant Salary system as enrolment reaches 75%
The Central Bank of Libya said it has received April public sector salary orders from the Ministry of Finance and sent them to commercial banks for processing through the Ratabk Lahthi Instant Salary system. About 1.7 million of 2.2 million public employees are enrolled, a 75% participation rate. The bank also plans to automate complaints handling and address unpaid salaries with the Ministry of Finance.