“This strategy is the result of synergy and intense collaboration between the different actors in the public and private sectors,” underlined Mr. Akhannouch, who spoke at the opening of Gitex Africa 2024, noting that the Executive places the digital transition at the top of its priorities.
The Maroc digital 2030 strategy, he specified, is based on two major axes, the first relating to the digitalization of public services, while the second axis is intended to breathe new dynamism into the digital economy, “in order to develop Moroccan digital solutions and create added value and jobs.”
“The major challenge that arises in terms of supporting the implementation of this strategy consists of training, both qualitatively and quantitatively, young talents and skills,” he observed.
In order to achieve this objective, recalled Mr. Akhannouch, the Kingdom signed an agreement in 2023 to triple the number of winners in the field of digitalization by 2027.
Morocco has also signed several agreements with many leading multinational companies, specializing in the fields of information technology, research and development in order to accelerate the digital transition project and consolidate local human capacities, indicated the Head of Government.
And to continue: “the digital transition is not a technological luxury, but an essential lever for the consolidation of cooperation between African countries, insofar as it offers concrete solutions to the challenges facing the continent, promotes sustainable development and guarantees an environment conducive to the strengthening of African integration.
In this sense, he highlighted the far-sighted vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI aimed at strengthening the bonds of fraternity and friendship, and exchanges between African countries, in a win-win spirit taking advantage of the promising potential of the Continent.
Mr. Akhannouch noted, in this regard, that Gitex Africa constitutes an exceptional platform for debating ways to position Africa as a producer and consumer of digital technology.
“Today, the digital transition represents an essential factor in cooperation between African countries, contributing, in addition to technological development, to economic, social and political growth in Africa,” he said.
Trade between African countries, often penalized by insufficient infrastructure and complex administrative procedures, will benefit considerably from digitalization, argued the Head of Government, noting that e-commerce and online payment platforms are able to simplify business operations, reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Digitalization, as a driver of innovation, promotes the development of new concepts and solutions, such as hackathons and digital start-ups, which stimulates entrepreneurship and job creation, he said. he chained.
In light of these changes, fintech plays a crucial role in promoting the integration of African financial markets, he said, noting that online payment and e-banking services contribute to the realization of more financial integration including in rural areas.
Placed under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Gitex Africa, which sees the participation of more than 1,500 exhibitors, representing more than 130 countries, aims to be a hub promoting exchanges on the latest technological developments, particularly in the areas of Artificial intelligence, health and cybersecurity.