Morocco Advances Digital Governance with Ambitious Plans at GITEX Africa 2025
Morocco’s Digital Transformation Gains Momentum
Morocco’s digitalization efforts in public administration are accelerating, as demonstrated by the country’s impressive 11-place rise in the UN E-Government Development Index 2024. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, highlighted this progress during her keynote at GITEX Africa 2025 in Marrakech.
Strategic Vision for Digital Morocco
The Minister emphasized Morocco’s commitment to further improving its global digital ranking through the Digital Morocco 2030 Strategy. This comprehensive plan focuses on:
- Simplifying and digitizing public services
- Enhancing service reliability
- Boosting the digital economy
Key Digital Infrastructure Projects
Morocco is prioritizing citizen-centric digital projects, including:
- Development of a national portal
- One-stop digital service shops
- AI-enhanced integrated service platforms
A centralized pilot infrastructure for secure data interoperability is currently being tested, supported by a robust regulatory framework.
Overcoming Digital Transformation Challenges
While acknowledging progress, the Minister noted ongoing challenges:
- Capability gaps in some administrations
- Need for better data interoperability
- Importance of change management for government employees
Global Perspectives on Digital Governance
The ministerial panel featured international insights on digital transformation:
Collaborative Approach Needed
Hajar el Haddaoui of the Digital Cooperation Organisation stressed that “39% of today’s skills will become obsolete within five years”, highlighting the need for comprehensive digital skills development.
European Lessons and African Opportunities
Germany’s State Secretary Stefan Schnorr shared valuable lessons from Europe’s digital journey:
- Estonia’s successful post-1990 digital rebuild
- Challenges with legacy systems in Germany
- The importance of modular, open-source solutions
Schnorr emphasized: “We can learn a lot from Africa”, advocating for stronger Europe-Africa digital cooperation.