Morocco’s going all in on AI and blockchain with their $1.1 billion Digital Morocco 2030 plan to become a global tech hub. The goal is to level up public services, boost the economy, and create 240,000 digital jobs by 2030. They’re using AI to streamline government stuff and blockchain to secure things like healthcare and education. Plus, they’re pushing for 5G, backing 3,000 startups, and attracting global tech companies to build a strong digital ecosystem. Morocco is aiming to make big moves in the digital world and rake in $4.15 billion from tech exports
Morocco is all set on transforming the country into a global digital hub as part of its ambitious Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The initiative was announced on Sept. 25 and launched with a $1.1 billion budget. Its main concern is to integrate advanced technologies to boost public services, drive economic growth, and create 240,000 new jobs in the digital sector in 2030.
Additionally, the strategy aims to support the development of new AI-driven startups and blockchain-based platforms, which will set Morocco as a major player in the global digital economy.
AI and blockchain will play a crucial role in making government services more efficient and transparent. A central piece of this is the Unified Administrative Services Portal, which will use blockchain to securely manage things like healthcare, education, and social welfare. Meanwhile, AI will help speed up service delivery by analyzing and processing data in real-time, making everything smoother and more responsive.
Ghita Mezzour, the Minister of Digital Transaction has highlighted how the strategy of Moroccans aims to fully embrace these digital technologies while growing the digital economy. Morocco is shooting for a massive leap in its United Nations Online Services Index ranking, aiming to jump from 100th to 50th place.
The plan also has ambitious financial goals. The government is aiming for 40 billion dirhams ($4.15 billion) in digital export revenues and a contribution of 100 billion dirhams ($10.36 billion) to the country’s GDP. They’re also planning to expand 5G coverage to 70% of the country and foster the growth of 3,000 new startups.
With all of the investments and plans mentioned above, Morocco hopes to generate hundreds and thousands of jobs while positioning itself among the top players in the AI and blockchain sectors on the international stage.