In the past ten years, Morocco invested heavily in the implementation of its digital transformation strategy. With the experience and expertise of its new DCO partners, the country expects to bridge the gaps still remaining in its strategy. 

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announced, Tuesday (April 26), Morocco’s membership in the organization. The constitutive act was signed by Mustapha Mansouri (photo), Moroccan ambassador to Saudi Arabia -DCO base country- raising the number of members of that organization to nine.  

According to DCO secretary-general, Dima Al-Yahya, the new member has made significant progress in the implementation of its digital strategy and now makes public services more accessible to its citizens. 

“Having a country that has so clearly prioritized digital transformation coupled with a thriving start-up and innovation ecosystem as a member state of the DCO will undoubtedly strengthen our collective strength and impact in creating a more inclusive global digital economy,” she added. 

Joining the DCO is part of Morocco’s commitment to addressing socio-economic challenges, improving the business environment, and scaling up women, youth, and entrepreneurs' empowerment initiatives. 

By adopting digital technologies, MENA countries can increase GDP per capita by at least 40%, manufacturing revenues per unit of factors of production by 37%, manufacturing employment by 7%, and the number of foreign tourists by 70%, a World Bank report estimates.

“Long-term unemployment rates could fall to negligible levels, and female labor force participation could double to more than 40 percent,” the report adds. 

Ruben Tchounyabe