On the sidelines of the United Nations Open Source Week held in New York, Morocco's Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, met with Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The meeting focused on strengthening the partnership between Morocco and the UNDP to accelerate digital transformation in Africa.
Discussions centered on leveraging open-source technologies and digital innovation to drive sustainable development across the continent. The two officials explored ways to enhance cooperation in areas such as digital infrastructure, e-governance, and capacity building for African nations.
This meeting underscores Morocco's growing role as a hub for digital innovation in Africa and its commitment to collaborative efforts with international organizations like the UNDP to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive growth.