• Morocco launches program to train 200,000 children in AI
• Pilot phase begins in 12 cities under Digital Morocco 2030
• Initiative aims to boost skills, tech culture, and innovation
  

The Moroccan government officially launched a national program on Monday, October 20, aimed at introducing 200,000 children to digital fields and artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative seeks to equip younger generations with future-ready skills, promote technological culture, and narrow the country’s digital divide.

The project stems from a partnership signed last March between several ministries, including the Ministries of Digital Transition, Youth, and Economy and Finance, along with the International Center for Artificial Intelligence of Morocco, AI Movement, which operates under Mohammed VI Polytechnic University and UNESCO supervision.

The program's pilot phase was launched simultaneously in twelve cities across the kingdom, mobilizing a team of 65 supervisors from participating youth centers. Following this initial phase, the program will be gradually expanded throughout the entire national territory.

This initiative is a key component of the “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy, which aims to establish the kingdom as an inclusive and competitive digital hub. The strategy calls for training 100,000 young people annually in digital professions, a significant increase from 14,000 in 2022, as well as creating specialized schools and supporting innovation in emerging technologies.

By training 200,000 children in digital and AI skills, Morocco aims to prepare a new generation of digital citizens capable of actively contributing to the country's digital transformation. The program is also expected to strengthen the kingdom's technological sovereignty and affirm its position as a pioneer of innovation in Africa.

Samira Njoya