Minister for Digital Transition and Digital Reform launches Summer University on digitization in Morocco

The Minister of Digital Transition and Digital Reform, Dr. Ghita Mezzou, has inaugurated the first edition of the Summer University on Digitization. The event, organized by the Lalla Asma Foundation, the Faculty of Sciences of Rabat, and the Lions Club, aims to promote academic exchange and coordination among African countries in the fields of innovation and digitization.

Under the slogan "Digitization at the service of Africa," the Summer University brings together experts and students from across the continent to share knowledge and best practices in digital transformation.

In her opening speech, Dr. Mezzou praised the initiative, aligning it with the royal vision of South-South cooperation and the kingdom's strategic choice to accelerate digitization in African societies.

The minister highlighted her ministry's programs and workshops aimed at promoting digital majors in Moroccan universities, in partnership with institutional partners. These initiatives contribute to developing the digital economy, enhancing national competitiveness, and creating job opportunities for youth. Dr. Mezzou emphasized the importance of human competencies as the primary driver of digital transformation, urging the need to keep pace with and encourage talent in this field.

The Summer University on Digitization is a significant step towards fostering collaboration and innovation in Africa's digital landscape. With Morocco at the forefront, this initiative paves the way for a more connected and prosperous continent.

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye