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Digital Society Forum: Big Data: Accelerator of Smart Territory Development

Considered a true driver of change and development, digital technology has garnered particular interest at the highest levels of the State. Thus, the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Assist Him, have repeatedly emphasized the need to make digital transition a catalyst for structural transformation and high-impact development to give new impetus to the development of our Kingdom. Indeed, His Majesty the King called for the use of digital technologies to increase efficiency, promote the quality of services rendered, and accelerate economic development.

Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Assist Him, the local development company Majal Berkane organized, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Morocco, the Digital Development Association (ADN), African Smart Territories (AST), and the Province of Berkane, the 3rd edition of the Digital Society Forum (DSF) under the theme "Big Data: Accelerator of Smart Territory Development," on May 24th and 25th, 2023 in Berkane.

Plenary conferences took place at the Conference Hall of the Province of Berkane, covering a range of topics converging towards Smart Territories, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, as well as human and social issues related to citizens' privacy.

The "African Innov'Up" Hackathon, held at the Majal Berkane Complex for Innovation and Territorial Intelligence, brought together 50 young Project Leaders whose ideas and vocation converge towards digital innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and Clean Tech.

The Digital Fair served as the intersection point between national and international exhibitors and startups, gathering at the Majal Berkane Complex for Innovation and Territorial Intelligence. The fair included training sessions and interactive workshops conducted by experts in the digital world.

This edition of DSF had an international flavor with the presence of experts, speakers, and honored guests from Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, as well as a notable and impactful presence from African countries, including Tunisia, Algeria, Nigeria, who gathered in Berkane and contributed to the success of this event.

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June 22, 2023 0

Ecology

Province of Berkane sets up the Provincial Monitoring Commission for prevention against bad weather

In response to climate change marked by drought and the resurgence of extreme weather phenomena such as heavy rainfall and flooding, the services of the Province of Berkane have established a monitoring commission aimed at preventing and mitigating the negative effects of adverse weather conditions on citizens and their property.
This commission is made up of a set of actors such as the Province of Berkane, the Provincial Council of Berkane, the Provincial Directorate of Equipment and Water, ORMVAM, the Provincial Directorate of ONEE-Branch
Water. The said commission carried out rigorous work for months, divided between preventive and awareness-raising measures on the one hand, and actions on the ground at black spots and areas at high risk of flooding.

Human, technical and logistical resources have been put in place by the various actors and departments mentioned above, to successfully carry out the maintenance and operation of the sanitation network in the city of Berkane, as well as the maintenance work on agricultural sanitation networks. The scope of intervention also covered the cleaning and channeling work of manholes and drains, gutters and storm overflows. Efforts and particular attention were paid in particular to the road network through the treatment of all predefined and identified black spots at the level of art roundabouts and gutters along the road network to avoid any detrimental breakdown.
In the same context, a strengthening of road signs has taken place in areas experiencing the phenomenon of landslides and falling stones on the Tafoughalt and Zegzel national road, for example.

This commission was created with the objective of ensuring the safety of citizens and their property and their protection against possible damage that could be caused by bad weather, and has put in place a set of preventive and intervention measures. and monitoring, and having held a series of meetings and empirical visits on the various points concerned, around which all the actors united.

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June 22, 2023 0

Event

Province of Berkane: Uniting around Smart Cities

Aware of the magnitude of royal directives and national strategies translated into the new development model, the Province of Berkane embarked on the digital sphere and the shift towards intangibility several years ago. In collaboration with a range of partners including SDL Majal Berkane for Innovation and Territorial Intelligence, UMP, EMSI, and the Association for Digital Development (ADN), the Province of Berkane organized an International Symposium on Smart Cities on March 15th and 16th within the conference hall of the Province of Berkane. The aim was to educate, raise awareness, and most importantly, converge collective consciousness towards adopting the concept and effectively implementing it.
The "Berkane International Symposium Smart City" event served as a platform to showcase the significant progress the Province of Berkane has made over the years through the establishment of evolving strategies and action plans in response to pressing demands and increasing citizen needs. These include the digitization of administrative processes, intelligent waste management, urban transportation, and slaughterhouses.
This operational vision has led to democratizing access to digital services, streamlining operations, and improving the quality of services provided to citizens. Nevertheless, SDL Majal Berkane, the company developing innovative solutions for the territory and supporting local authorities in their digital transition, remains eager to make further progress and is driven by the ambition to explore new technological solutions and venture into new horizons related to Smart Cities.
To achieve this, a considerable panel of stakeholders, including experts, researchers, and policymakers, gathered to popularize the concept, share new trends, and showcase experiences of digital transition in their respective Smart Cities such as Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Nairobi, Chefchaouen, and Ben Guérir, through a series of conferences and showcases.
In addition to the event, agreements were signed to sustain the efforts made by various stakeholders and embark on new projects. This initiative is spearheading a notable movement in the economic, ecological, and social domains, benefiting both the present and future generations.

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June 22, 2023 0

Environment

Clean-up Operation for the Summer Season in the Province of Berkane

In line with the significant importance given by the province of Berkane to the environmental and social dimensions, reflected in a series of actions aimed at protecting ecology, the provincial direction of National Promotion launches a clean-up operation for the summer season, following a predefined route and points by its teams.

The operation has commenced thus far with the following routes and points: Berkane-Saidia, Berkane-Agropole, Madagh-Zaouia, Berkane-Boughriba, Berkane-Wawlout, Wawlout Centre, and aims to cover all municipalities of the Province, particularly the most populous and affected ones. The presence of garbage at the mentioned points is the result of various factors, such as irresponsible behavior and habits, as well as inclement weather conditions leading to waste accumulation in streets, bridges, and water collectors.

This operation has a multidimensional aspect, addressing the health and environmental risks threatening citizens and ecological balance. It prioritizes the creation of job opportunities for National Promotion employees and aims to create favorable conditions for Moroccan families residing abroad from various countries.

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