The Head of Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch, has emphasised the critical role of digital technologies in tackling the pressing challenges facing the continent and unlocking its growth potential.
Speaking at the ongoing GITEX AFRICA 2024 in Marrakech, Akhannouch stressed the significance of technology and innovation in forging alliances for Africa’s future.
The event, which commenced on Wednesday, will continue until Friday, featuring thousands of businesses showcasing tech enterprises and start-ups, over 350 leading investors, more than 600 conference speakers, and 100 government entities.
GITEX Africa 2024 serves as a convergence point for tech experts, innovators, policymakers, government leaders, and investors to explore Africa’s digital opportunities and economic growth prospects.
According to Akhannouch, digital transformation is imperative for enhancing cooperation among African countries, providing solutions to the continent’s challenges, and promoting sustainable development.
He reiterated the importance of embracing and advancing digital transformation to unleash Africa’s full potential in the 21st century.
The Moroccan head of government noted, “GITEX AFRICA serves as a key platform for discussing the primary drivers that will enable Africa to establish itself both as a consumer and producer of digital technologies.”
The Director General of the Digital Development Agency, Sidi Melyani, highlighted the role of collaboration between the private and public sectors in accelerating digital transformation.
Melyani also mentioned the collective efforts and achievements in the digital sector, underscoring the importance of ongoing collaboration to further the nation’s digital agenda.
“The organisation of the second edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco by our country is a valuable opportunity to recognize the considerable efforts made by all digital development actors, whether they are from ministerial sectors, public organisations, or private sector entities.
“This technological revolution, in which all ecosystems with their various specialities are actively participating, demonstrates how greatly our country values the integration of technology and digitalization into the services offered,” he noted.
The CEO of KAOUN International, Trixie LohMirmand, said: “This sequel of GITEX Africa Morocco this year follows the upbeat trend of tech discovery we created last year in its inaugural edition.
“The global community is experiencing the growing energy, curiosity and demand for digital advancement from Africa, which is outpacing that of developed continents.”
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