Morocco's government greenlighted the creation of the National Commission for Digital Development, a move towards streamlining administrative processes and enhancing the country's digital landscape. Chaired by the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, the commission, featuring representatives from both public and private sectors, aims to finalise and implement the National Strategy for Digital Development. Minister Ghita Mezzour highlights a participatory approach in strategy development, involving input from citizens and digital stakeholders. Mezzour also emphasizes the nation's commitment to simplifying public services and attracting foreign investors through digitization.

Why does it matter?

Morocco's commitment to strategic digital development is evident, placing it as a pioneer in deploying digital technologies in its economy and securing the second spot for digital transformation in Africa, as per the national study conducted in 2021. Notably, hosting Africa's most powerful supercomputer positions Morocco to lead in cultivating computational scientists and digital entrepreneurs.