Ghita Mezzour, Minister Delegate in charge of the Digital Transition of Morocco
Morocco lifts the veil on an unprecedented digital revolution with the launch of “Maroc Digital 2030”. This ambitious roadmap, driven by an unprecedented desire to profoundly transform the economy and society, promises to make the kingdom a key player in the global digital economy. If it succeeds, an entire country could benefit, provided it takes on the many challenges that stand in its way.
A massive investment for a digital future
With a budget of $1.1 billion over three years, this strategy is one of the most ambitious ever launched by Morocco. As Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch underlined during the launch ceremony: “Through this strategy, the executive aims to train 100,000 young people annually in the digital field and sets the objective of employing 240,000 people in the national digital sector. »
The pillars of the strategy
Several strategic axes have been defined to achieve these ambitious objectives:
Training : strengthening digital skills is at the heart of this strategy. The government plans to triple the number of graduates in digital disciplines by 2027. Simplification of public services : the creation of a unified portal for administrative services is one of the cornerstones of this reform. As Ghita Mezzour, Minister Delegate in charge of the Digital Transition, explained: “This portal will make it possible to overcome the difficulties encountered by citizens and businesses in their administrative procedures. » Support for innovation : the strategy plans to support startups, create incubators and encourage research and development in digital fields. Infrastructure development : the deployment of optical fiber and 5G is another important axis of this strategy.
Challenges to overcome
If the ambitions are great, the challenges are numerous. The success of this strategy will depend on Morocco’s capacity to:
Attract talent : training and attracting digital talents will be a crucial issue.
Adapt to technological developments : the digital sector is evolving rapidly, Morocco will have to constantly update itself.
Ensuring digital equity : It is important to ensure that the benefits of digital transformation reach all citizens. A booming digital ecosystem. For Chakib Alj, president of the CGEM, this strategy is a real opportunity for Morocco: “The arrival of a new technological ecosystem in Morocco will attract large technological companies from around the world, which will settle and produce in the country. » He also stressed the importance of supporting startups and helping them grow internationally.
Consensus and co-construction
The action plan is the result of a long collaborative and iterative process which led to the development of the digitalization strategy for the digital economy in Morocco. This process, marked by constant dialogue between public and private actors, made it possible to reach a consensus on the objectives and actions to be implemented. The strategy, although ambitious, is designed to be flexible and adapt to rapid digital developments. The creation of a dedicated national committee demonstrates the political will to support this large-scale transformation. This inclusive and dynamic approach ensures better alignment of the strategy with realities on the ground and guarantees its sustainability. Many points have been defined, with clear performance indicators, particularly on growth and employment. However, the strategy is not set in stone: it is part of a 2030 vision which must evolve with the realities and challenges of the digital economy. “This is why it is crucial to meet frequently in order to adapt it as we go along,” underlines Redouane El Haloui, President of APEBI, the Federation of Information Technologies, Telecommunications and Offshoring.
For his part, Hicham Chiguer, president of AUSIM, underlined the perfect coherence between the objectives of the association and those of the Digital Morocco 2030 Strategy. He notably cited the simplification of procedures for citizens and businesses, the development of a digital export ecosystem, the training of digital skills and the strengthening of infrastructures as so many common points. According to him, this strategy positions Morocco on an ambitious trajectory to become a major digital player in Africa.”
Likes from the AI
Artificial intelligence constitutes a central pillar of the Morocco 2030 strategy. By accelerating innovation and stimulating economic growth, AI is expected to profoundly transform many sectors. Whether in agriculture, health, industry or services, the applications of AI are numerous and promising. By investing massively in research, development and training, Morocco aims to become a key player in AI in Africa and strengthen its competitiveness on a global scale.
For example, thanks to AI, Morocco aims to reduce the waiting time to obtain a passport by 30% by 2025, while increasing user satisfaction by 20%.”
The “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy is an ambitious project that could profoundly transform the Moroccan economy. By focusing on training, innovation and the simplification of public services, Morocco hopes to become a major player in the digital economy in Africa.
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