In an inaugural speech via videoconference at the official launch of this strategy, Akhannouch emphasized that digitalization offers a significant reservoir for job creation, particularly for youth who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).

Praising the efforts of different national stakeholders in the planning of this roadmap, the Head of Government stated that the strategy has undergone extensive consultations, noting that the Government actively involved key stakeholders from across the digital sector, including public administrations, professional associations, educational institutions, the private sector, and civil society, to thoroughly examine its content.

In this respect, he recalled the holding of two meetings of the National Committee for Digital Development, which enabled us to forge a shared vision for the overarching guidelines of the "Digital Morocco 2030" strategy.

Tackling the impact of successive crises on our country’s job market remains a key priority for the government throughout the remainder of this mandate, noted Akhannouch, adding that the Government has a comprehensive vision and concrete actions, which will be announced during the discussion of the 2025 Finance Bill.

Under this strategy, which the Government is committing 11 billion dirhams to between 2024 and 2026, we aim to train 100,000 young people annually in the digital field (up from 14,000 in 2022) and to create 240,000 jobs in the national digital sector.

To generate new momentum for employment within the digital economy, the "Digital Morocco 2030" strategy is built on several key pillars and mechanisms, including expanding outsourcing and digital export services, strengthening the startup ecosystem with a legal framework that promotes international growth and streamlines their access to public contracts and implementing suitable financing mechanisms to support project holders throughout the life cycle of a startup..

However, achieving success in job creation in the digital sector depends on Morocco’s ability to train skills in sufficient quantity and quality, he noted, stressing that in response, the Government has implemented measures to boost the number of graduates from Moroccan public universities in digital disciplines since 2023, aiming to triple the number of graduates in these fields by 2027.

The Head of Government recalled that Morocco has signed several agreements with leading multinational companies in digital innovation, research, and development to accelerate digital transformation and enhance local human capital.

The strategy also has other objectives, notably digitizing public administration to simplify processes for citizens and businesses when accessing public services, enhancing transparency, and effectively combating corruption, he said.

In this regard, he added, the Government aims to elevate Morocco’s standing in digital governance to first place in Africa and among the top 50 globally.

According to Akhannouch, the “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy will prioritize the digitalization of processes linked to government reforms in sectors that citizens consider a priority, such as health, social protection, investment, education, and employment.

The strategy also aims to refocus the role of the Moroccan Agency for Digital Development (ADD) to support the digitalization of administrations, to standardize administrative procedures through a single window that integrates various digital services at every stage, to support access to the economy and digital jobs and to improve access to administrative services, he added.

The strategy also relies on a diverse range of cloud computing services that respect national sovereignty, meet international standards, and serve the needs of public and private sectors and on an improved internet coverage and connection quality for essential uses, with the aim of continuing to expand this coverage in rural areas and launching 5G by 2026.

He reiterated the government's determination to press ahead with the implementation of the various measures scheduled as part of the strategy's roadmap, so that the Kingdom can enter the digital age head-on, and make the most of its great potential for digital innovation.