Morocco is actively investing in its digital transformation, with a strong focus on developing human resources. This strategic approach includes updating educational programs to incorporate digital skills.

Huawei Morocco, a subsidiary of the Chinese tech firm Huawei, and Hassan II University of Casablanca (UH2C) recently signed a partnership to launch "Code 212," a digital skills center. Already established in other Moroccan universities, this center aims to provide students with targeted training in key fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

"This project embodies our commitment to education and innovation, and we are confident it will play a crucial role in training future tech leaders. Through this meaningful collaboration, Huawei Morocco seeks to promote high-quality, forward-looking training to shape the experts who will drive Morocco's digital transformation," stated Jason Chen, Vice President of Huawei Morocco.

The initiative aligns with the Esri 2030 Pact, Morocco's national plan to accelerate the transformation of higher education, scientific research, and innovation by 2030. Its objective is to equip students with personal, transversal, and digital skills tailored to labor market demands, in line with royal directives to keep pace with global digital growth.

The rollout of "Code 212" is particularly significant given the current push for digitalization as a core driver of economic growth, while training remains a major challenge. A study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) highlights the need for Africa to train 650 million people in digital skills by 2030 to fully leverage technological advancements. In Morocco, the government has set an annual target to train 100,000 young people in digital professions, aiming to create 240,000 jobs in the sector by 2030.

Samira Njoya