Makani – Putting Libya on the Map

For decades, Libya has faced a fundamental challenge: the absence of clear and reliable addresses. This issue impacted daily life — from delivery services and emergency response, to the ability of businesses to reach customers and communities.

Makani was developed to solve this nationwide problem by introducing a modern digital addressing system built on precise GPS coordinates. Beyond navigation, Makani is helping Libya move toward smarter cities and more connected communities.

Challenges

Lack of precise addresses
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Streets and buildings often lacked clear identifiers, leading to confusion and delays.

Limited geographic data
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Outdated or incomplete maps hindered navigation and planning.

Time and resource loss
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Individuals and organizations wasted time searching for locations or explaining directions.

Emergency response difficulties
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Delays in locating addresses created serious risks in urgent situations.

Solutions & Features

Makani was designed as a comprehensive digital addressing and navigation solution. It combines simplicity with advanced features to ensure usability for the general public, businesses, and institutions.

Key features include:

Digital addressing system

Generate precise GPS-based addresses for homes, offices, and businesses.

Smart search

Find locations quickly by name, category, or coordinates.

Reliable navigation

Step-by-step directions with both online and offline modes.

Service integration

Connect addresses to services such as deliveries, e-commerce, and utilities.

IoT integration

Collect and analyze environmental data through connected sensors, including air quality monitoring.

User-friendly design

A simple, accessible interface that allows anyone to benefit from advanced mapping technology.

Results & Impact

After more than three years of development, Makani has become one of Libya’s most impactful digital services.

162,000+ users

across the country

Thousands of registered

digital addresses created and shared

Nationwide availability

supporting individuals, businesses, and public services

Enhanced emergency

response capabilities through precise geolocation

Environmental awareness

with live air quality monitoring maps powered by IoT sensors

By providing reliable navigation and environmental data, Makani is not just helping people find places, it is transforming how cities and communities function.