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A platform for rethinking governance and innovation in Africa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

GITEX Africa, under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, is the largest tech and startup trade show in Africa. This major event of the 5th revolution opened its doors on April 14 with an opening ceremony marked by a pre-recorded address by the Head of Government of Morocco, Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, who described this major continental event as the “beating heart of innovation.” Indeed, during his speech, he emphasized the importance of such large-scale meetings to exchange ideas, present new solutions and innovations, and discuss future ambitions, all in a spirit of cooperation and convergence of ideas. The current technological revolution is primarily focused on the development of AI. The Head of Government also reiterated the importance of advocating for ethical, inclusive, and regulated AI that works for the good of humanity and protects personal data.<\/p>\n

Aziz Akhannouch announced the upcoming deployment of the national strategy entitled “Morocco Digital 2030.” This roadmap is structured around two major orientations: on the one hand, the acceleration of the digitalization of public services in order to strengthen their accessibility and efficiency; on the other hand, the revitalization of the digital economy, through the promotion of locally developed technological solutions, generating added value and job opportunities. Mr. Akhannouch also emphasized the need to train and develop the skills of young people, as a key lever of this ambitious digital transformation.<\/p>\n

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In this regard, CAFRAD, as a training and research center working for the modernization, transformation, and reinvention of African governance and public administration, is now focusing its services on a digitalized African administration, aware of the challenges of digital revolutions and leveraging the benefits of new innovations in artificial intelligence. As Dr. Assouvi, Director General of CAFRAD, emphasized during his appearance on the “\u00c7a va connecter” TV show at the APEBI stand, he places the digitalization of public service and the digital transformation of public administration at the heart of the institution’s current concerns.<\/p>\n

The digital transformation of public administration is now a central issue in public policy, in response to growing demands for efficiency, transparency, and proximity to citizens. Aware of this dynamic, the institution places this technological transformation at the heart of its strategic priorities. With this in mind, targeted training programs are being implemented to strengthen the skills of current executives while preparing the leaders of tomorrow. These initiatives aim to establish a culture of innovation within the administration, by mobilizing a new generation of talent capable of leading and sustainably supporting this digital transition.<\/p>\n

Then, the Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Ms. Amal El FALLAH SEGHROUCHNI, inaugurating the work of GITEX Africa 2025, underlined the Kingdom of Morocco’s strong desire to position digitalization and artificial intelligence as essential elements for its sustainable development. The Minister highlighted the strategic importance of digital technology, which currently represents 15% of global GDP, and called for the collective mobilization of the public and private sectors so that Africa is fully involved in this dynamic, and does not lag behind the global changes it brings about.<\/p>\n

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The various speeches at the official opening ceremony clearly demonstrated that Morocco is positioning itself as a driving force behind the South-South partnership, placing pan-African cooperation as an essential condition for fully embracing a digital revolution under the aegis of African sovereignty and collaboration. This sovereignty requires adopting appropriate solutions and sovereignty over data processing, through sovereign platforms.<\/p>\n

Talent training is a particularly important issue for driving the digital revolution forward instead of letting it carry us forward. In this regard, Morocco is presenting its “Digital Morocco” initiative, recording the training of 100,000 digital talents. For example, this initiative has developed youth training in generative AI with “Darija”: Local roots are extremely important.<\/p>\n

Finally, Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, shares the view that Africa is at a pivotal moment in its digital revolution. She affirms that GITEX Africa serves as a convergence platform, bringing together government officials, the private sector, universities, cooperation and research agencies, and investors to harmonize and share ideas and reflections on future ambitions, discuss avenues for collaboration and partnerships, and find tailor-made solutions for various digitalization projects. To this end, talent development is essential, particularly the importance of training young people, as well as the role of women in achieving this ambitious digital ambition.<\/p>\n

For the Director General of the Digital Development Agency (ADD), “whoever embraces digital technology breathes data protection,” given the scale of cybercrime and cyberattacks that indiscriminately affect states, businesses, and individuals. Cybersecurity and cyberdefense are essential tools for protecting information and digital infrastructures.<\/p>\n

The digitalization of governance also promotes social stability: a connected society is a society prepared for the challenges of tomorrow. It also fuels the growth of the digital economy: countries that have adopted digital technology are experiencing an increase in their GDP of up to 2%. Today, it is important to work on improving the service offering, ensuring good accessibility, ease of access, and ease of reading.<\/p>\n

As a reminder, GITEX Africa is a major continental and international event that aims to accelerate the digital transformation of the African continent and strengthen synergies between African and international digital ecosystems. Organized by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform (MTNRA) in partnership with the Digital Development Agency (ADD) and Kaoun International, Gitex Africa 2025 attracts more than 45,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors, including major technology companies and innovative startups.<\/p>\n

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