As digital connectivity expands across Africa and globally, ICT skills are in high demand. Recognizing this trend, Morocco is implementing strategic programs to prepare its youth for careers in the digital sector.

Samsung Electronics Maghreb Arab, the Moroccan subsidiary of South Korean tech giant Samsung, and Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports signed an amendment to their partnership agreement on Wednesday, February 26, to enhance digital education in Morocco. The initiative aims to support educational development and equip younger generations with the skills to tackle future technological challenges.

"Samsung is committed to supporting education and innovation in Morocco, and we are delighted to strengthen our partnership with the Ministry of National Education. By integrating artificial intelligence into the Samsung Innovation Campus and launching the NationBy integrating artificial intelligence into the Samsung Innovation Campus and launching the National Hackathon, we want to offer young Moroccans opportunities to explore and develop their skills in future technological fields," said Hee Young Hong, President of Samsung Electronics Maghreb Arab.

This initiative builds on a collaboration established last year to strengthen digital education in Morocco through the Samsung Innovation Campus program. The program offers ICT training to young people seeking employment in the rapidly evolving tech sector. To date, it has trained 780 teachers, and 1,273 participants have taken part in nationwide Python programming courses.

For the Moroccan government, this initiative aligns with the Morocco Digital Strategy 2030, launched last September. The strategy aims to train 100,000 young people per year in digital careers, with a goal of creating 240,000 jobs in the digital sector by 2030 to meet the growing demand for tech skills.

According to a new report by the Brookings Institution, titled "Foresight Africa 2025-2030," an estimated 230 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030. The report also anticipates up to 650 million digital training opportunities, representing a potential market of $130 billion. This trend underscores the importance of initiatives like Samsung’s, which aim to equip young Moroccans with the skills to become future leaders and innovators.

This renewed collaboration between Samsung and the Ministry of Education presents a promising opportunity for digital education in Morocco. By enhancing teachers' capabilities and providing students with essential tools to excel, this initiative could contribute to both local community development and the global digital economy.

By Samira Njoya,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji