Speaking during a roundtable themed “Exploring the Arab world’s potential as a technology market in full growth,” as part of the “Meet Arab Tech” event, Seghrouchni recalled that Morocco has undertaken several initiatives for digital transformation, notably the “Digital Morocco 2030” national strategy, which considers the digital economy as a “key lever for development.”
This strategy aims to digitize public services, in order to provide simple, transparent and accessible services to all citizens, as well as to develop the digital economy, promote the outsourcing and offshoring sector and support startups, the Minister added.
This will also stimulate the creation of value and jobs nationally and in Africa, she said, adding that “by producing digital solutions, Morocco contributes to creating jobs and generates added value for the economy.”
In this respect, she stressed that her department is committed to digitizing services such as e-government and simplifying administrative procedures, which will boost administrative efficiency, improve the services provided to citizens and stimulate start-ups to launch their projects.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of digital health, particularly in light of the acute shortage of health services and human resources in the Middle East and North Africa. ”There is a need to bring healthcare very close to citizens, and one of the Ministry’s priorities in doing so is to harness digital solutions,” she said.
Speaking at the opening of Meet Arab Tech, Morocco’s ambassador to Portugal, Othmane Bahnini, stated that digitization now occupies “a central place in the public policies of Arab countries, as governments have become aware of the potential of digital transformation, not only to modernize their economies, but also to meet the aspirations of their citizens, particularly young people who make up a significant proportion of their population.”
More than just a tool, the digital sector has become a strategic element for sustainable development, a driver of innovation and a key pillar for strengthening economic competitiveness,” the diplomat said, highlighting the importance of “integrating digitization into their development strategies in an increasingly interconnected and technology-dependent world.”
This transition is embodied by massive investment in technological infrastructure, the modernization of public services and the promotion of digital skills among young people, he said, adding that initiatives such as e-government platforms, programs to digitize education and the creation of technology parks testify to this determination to adapt to the modern world’s requirements.
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