• Morocco, AXA sign digital skills and AI partnership
• Deal covers training, R&D, internships in tech fields
• Supports plan to train 100,000 youths annually by 2030

Three Moroccan ministries signed a partnership agreement with French insurance group AXA on Monday in Rabat to strengthen national capabilities in data, artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

The agreement, signed by the ministries of Industry and Trade, Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, and Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, provides for the rollout of initial and continuing education programs, the development of work-study tracks and support for research and development projects linked to digital transformation. It also aims to anticipate demand for skilled professionals in fields including cybersecurity, cloud computing, DevOps and software testing, while better aligning training programs with labor market needs.

Under the agreement, universities and public higher education institutions will work alongside schools under the Ministry of Industry and Trade to strengthen ties between academia and industry. The partnership also предусматри internships, industry placements and initiatives to facilitate young graduates’ entry into the technology sector.

The deal forms part of Morocco’s digital transformation strategy to 2030, which places human capital at the center of economic competitiveness. Expanding digital skills training, scaling up artificial intelligence and creating qualified jobs are key priorities. Morocco plans to train 100,000 young people annually in digital skills and generate 240,000 jobs in the sector by 2030 to meet growing demand for specialist talent.

According to the Ministry of Digital Transition, the partnership is intended to help build a national ecosystem capable of adapting to technological change and positioning Morocco as a regional hub for technology professions, supporting digital sovereignty and economic competitiveness.

Samira Njoya