Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Maroc Numeric Cluster (MNC) to promote the development of digital innovation and entrepreneurship throughout Morocco, according to a ministry press release.
Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Ghita Mezzour and the President of Maroc Numeric Cluster Mehdi Kettani signed the deal, under which MNC will focus on building a digital innovation ecosystem, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and digital entrepreneurship, and supporting the emergence of digital innovation projects in various economic sectors.
The primary focus of these efforts is on nurturing talent to support the growth of the digital sector in Morocco, particularly by expanding training and employment opportunities, addressing the development of the offshoring sector, and enhancing the employability of youth in various regions of Morocco.
An initiative known as “JobIntech,” established by MNC in collaboration with the state investment agency Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG), will provide intensive training to ensure a sufficient supply of qualified IT professionals to meet the evolving needs of businesses and the job market, the statement added.
1,000 learners are part of the pilot phase of this project, with 734 already graduated and a remarkable 72% employment rate. In addition to JobIntech, MNC intends to unite or contribute to various initiatives to strengthen the pool of digital talent.
The second focus is to boost the startup and small and medium-sized enterprise ecosystem through holding events and training, collaboration with other organizations such as incubators, accelerators, and professional associations, and establishing strategic partnerships to stimulate the digital startup ecosystem and promote a culture and mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship.
The third focus will involve initiatives for monitoring and content production, essential for conducting analyses and studies on the latest trends while stimulating innovation in the digital sector to provide a platform for the exchange and sharing of best practices among different sector actors and partners of MNC.