COUNTRY FOCUS : MOROCCO
In November 2023 , Morocco topped a list of Africa ’ s 15 most technologically advanced countries and was ranked ahead of countries including South Africa , Egypt , Rwanda , and Kenya . Morocco is now moving forward guided by its Digital Morocco 2030 Strategy announced in September 2024 .
Amongst Africa ’ s top IT pre
Panoramic view of Casablanca , which is Morocco ’ s data centre hub
Morocco has been actively pursuing the development of its digital economy over the years , implementing multiple strategies to drive progress in the sector . The Digital Morocco 2030 Strategy , was officially launched on September 25 , 2024 .
This new digital strategy aims to accelerate eGovernment services development and create a portal to unify and extend existing Government services ; position Morocco as a leading technology hub in Africa for foreign investments ; foster the growth of the start-up ecosystem and transform Morocco into a centre of innovation , according to US based International Trade Administration .
To support this vision , Morocco has enacted the following laws and regulations . Electronic Data Exchange supports secure legal data exchanges ; Inter-administration Data Interoperability ensures smooth data sharing between institutions ; Personal Data Protection safeguards individuals ’ personal information ; Right of Access to Information promotes transparency , accountability , and participatory democracy , reinforcing public trust in administration .
In November 2023 , Morocco topped a list of Africa ’ s 15 most technologically advanced countries . The country ranked ahead of countries including South Africa , Egypt , and Kenya , according to a report from Monkey Insider . The report is based on data collected from the World Intellectual Property Organisation .
According to the Ministry of the Economy and Finance , the technology sector contributes 6.8 % to the national GDP , with telecommunications companies representing a substantial portion . One of Morocco ’ s major telecom operators , Maroc Telecom , has established itself as a regional operator in sub- Saharan Africa serving over 75 million customers across 11 countries with an estimated market value of $ 8.4 billion .
Morocco is an emerging destination for data centre development , with Casablanca currently hosting over 25 data centres with additional capacity coming online . However , this growth may slow down in the next four years due to an increase in land and energy prices . In May 2024 , US company Oracle announced its plans to open two cloud regions
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