Paris: The digital transformation of education cannot rely solely on public action; it requires “collective mobilization,” involving startups, tech companies, researchers, universities, and investors, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, emphasized on Monday in Paris.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the first challenge identified by the Minister is “strategic alignment.” She noted that market dynamics, business models, and innovation rhythms do not always coincide with the pedagogical needs of public services.
The Minister highlighted the need to integrate contributions from non-state actors such as researchers, startups, and tech companies into the country’s educational guidelines. This integration requires creating frameworks that allow private innovation and academic research to effectively address on-the-ground challenges.
In response to these challenges, three complementary initiatives have been launched: the national network of “JAZARI” institutes dedicated to AI, the Ministry of National Education’s “Digital Lab,” and the inclusive “YouCode” coding schools. These initiatives are designed to serve as sustainable bridges between academia and the digital innovation ecosystem.
Achieving the digital vision for education also relies on collaboration among various public institutions. The Minister emphasized that a collective approach is essential to progress toward a Moroccan public education system fully embedded in the digital age.
Education is a central component of Morocco’s national digital transformation strategy, identified as one of the priority sectors within the framework of Digital Morocco 2030. This strategy aims to modernize public services, stimulate the digital economy, and strengthen the country’s technological sovereignty.
Investment in the educational sector is prioritized, with Morocco launching several initiatives, including more than 140 specialized digital technology programs within higher education institutions and the JobInTech program, which aims to train 15,000 young people in digital professions by 2026.
On the operational front, the education system’s digital transformation is underway, exemplified by the MASSAR platform. This platform manages the educational journeys of 12 million students, tracks assessments, automates administrative services, and connects the education system with other public services.
To address current challenges, the Minister highlighted the need to enhance teacher support for integrating digital tools, improve interoperability between education and other sectors, and better connect research, technological innovation, and pedagogical applications.
The Global Education Coalition, launched in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 crisis, has become a dynamic global network committed to transforming education. According to UNESCO, it plays a role in bridging the digital divide, strengthening teacher capacities, promoting youth employability, and advancing gender equality in education.