The Moroccan government has made the decision to teach kids artificial intelligence and digital capabilities. The Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni, oversaw the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the country’s various stakeholders on Saturday.
Moroccan authorities place a high value on improving individuals’ digital literacy. A memorandum of understanding was signed at the end of February to establish a coding-focused school in the Fez-Meknes area.
Along with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, the partnership also involves the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the Ministry of Economy, and the Ministry of Finance.
“This national program aims to introduce children to digital technologies and artificial intelligence through training workshops, while teaching them responsible and secure use of digital tools. Adopting an inclusive approach, this initiative aims to support young digital talents throughout the Kingdom, in order to integrate them into the country’s digital transformation dynamic,” the ministry said in a statement published on social networks.
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Morocco’s efforts to develop pool of talent in the digital ecosystem
As outlined in the “Digital Morocco 2030” policy, Morocco hopes to “develop a pool of quality talent in the digital field” through this effort.
The monarchy also wishes to improve its standing in the outsourcing and digital export industries and go upscale.
In light of this, a memorandum of understanding was signed at the end of February to establish a school in the Fez-Meknes region that specialises in programming and coding.
With the increased digital change, the curriculum can assist in preparing Moroccan children for the rapidly evolving labour market.
The World Bank, for instance, predicts that by 2030, digital skills will be necessary for about 230 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite Morocco’s exclusion from this region, this forecast emphasises how crucial digital skills training is strategically to aiding African nations’ digital transformation.