As part of its annual meetings, the Association of Information Systems Users (AUSIM) organized a conference on October 31 titled "E-Gov: Towards Which Digital Administration?" The event took place in Rabat in the presence of Ms. Ghita Mezzour, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, as well as various key actors in the field of information technology and information systems, such as Mr. Mohamed Ali Habouha, Governor of the Province of Berkane, Mr. Stefan Maersserchaert, First Counselor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Rabat, and Mr. Hicham Chigueur, President of AUSIM.
The objective of this event was to bring together the digital community around emerging trends, suggestions, and debates in the digital world. A highlight of this meeting was the presentation of the white paper, highlighting the challenges and opportunities related to the digitization of government services. Furthermore, the event emphasized the importance of effectively implementing the administrative decentralization charter, as well as simplifying and digitizing procedures.
Speakers emphasized that the adoption of digital technology is a bold economic choice and a collective responsibility, promoting efficient and inclusive public services, and strengthening social inclusion for territories and the most vulnerable populations. They highlighted the extension of health coverage and social protection, access to financing for young entrepreneurs, as well as stimulating investments.
Moreover, Mr. Mohamed Ali Habouha, accompanied by a provincial delegation including Mr. Mohamed Jelloul, President of the provincial council, also emotionally and eloquently shared Berkane's experience in digital transformation in recent years. He emphasized the role of digital technology in bringing decision-makers closer to citizens and facilitating access to essential daily services. Additionally, he highlighted Berkane's achievements in this field, such as the creation of Majal Berkane, the first public start-up, as well as the implementation of the Geographic Information System (GIS), which have been recognized nationally and internationally, notably by winning the Seoul Smart City Prize in Seoul and the IEEE Smart City Contest prize in Bucharest.
In addition to this event, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Province of Berkane, AUSIM, and SDL Majal Berkane as part of the "Douar BY AUSIM" project, which aims to help rural villages achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through digital means by testing, deploying, and accelerating digital initiatives in a rural municipality, with the aim of scaling them across Morocco.
According to this Memorandum, a pilot project will be deployed in the rural municipality of Tafoughalt.
