The Central Bank of Libya announced on Monday, September 28, 2026, that it has started disbursing September salaries to public sector employees through the 'Ratkb Hathi' system. This comes after receiving authorization from the Ministry of Finance of the interim National Unity Government. The bank stated that it is currently transferring salaries to commercial banks to begin disbursement immediately through the 'Ratkb Hathi' system.
The 'Ratkb Hathi' system allows citizens to track the disbursement of their salaries with transparency. According to the Central Bank, 1.75 million public sector employees are registered in the 'Ratkb Hathi' project, which is approximately 79% of the total 2.2 million employees. The bank has invited sectors that have not yet joined the system to do so, citing the ease of access to employee salaries and protection of public funds.
The 'Ratkb Hathi' project is part of efforts to digitally transform and enhance transparency in public finance management. It aims to ensure that salaries are disbursed to employees on time without delay. The Central Bank has expressed its commitment to developing the project by automating the mechanism for receiving complaints and resolving undisbursed salary issues in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.
The Central Bank of Libya has urged public sector employees to register in the 'Ratkb Hathi' system to facilitate the disbursement of their salaries. The bank has also emphasized its commitment to developing digital banking services and improving the efficiency of disbursement procedures in line with the requirements of digital transformation in the financial sector.
The disbursement of September salaries through the 'Ratkb Hathi' system is a significant step towards achieving financial stability and transparency in Libya. The Central Bank's efforts to digitalize public finance management have been ongoing, with the aim of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial transactions.
The 'Ratkb Hathi' system has been designed to provide a secure and transparent platform for the disbursement of public sector salaries. The system allows for real-time tracking of salary disbursements, reducing the risk of errors and delays. The Central Bank has assured that it will continue to work towards improving the system to meet the needs of public sector employees.
With the disbursement of September salaries through the 'Ratkb Hathi' system, the Central Bank of Libya has demonstrated its commitment to implementing digital solutions to improve public finance management. The bank's efforts are expected to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the disbursement of public sector salaries.
Key points
- The Central Bank of Libya has started disbursing September salaries to 1.75 million public sector employees through the 'Ratkb Hathi' system.
- The 'Ratkb Hathi' system allows citizens to track the disbursement of their salaries with transparency.
- The Central Bank has expressed its commitment to developing digital banking services and improving the efficiency of disbursement procedures.
