Morocco-Ghana: A strategic partnership for a digital and efficient African public administration

As the digital economy of Africa experiences rapid growth, cooperation between states is emerging as an essential lever to accelerate the continent’s transformation. Within this dynamic, Morocco and Ghana signed a letter of intent in Rabat on Thursday, May 7, to strengthen their cooperation on digital transition and administrative modernization. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the closing session of the African Government Forum.

The protocol was signed by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Moroccan Minister of Digital Transition, and Akanvariva Lydia Lamisi, Ghanaian Minister of State for Public Sector Reform.

It sets out several key priorities: digitization of public services, open government, artificial intelligence, as well as data governance and valorization.

The two parties also intend to promote emerging technologies as levers for improving administrative performance.

Beyond political commitments, the cooperation includes concrete operational mechanisms.

Exchanges of expertise, technical missions, workshops, and collaborative innovation initiatives such as hackathons are expected to foster the emergence of high-impact joint projects.

The stated objective is clear: to strengthen the capacities of administrations while stimulating national digital ecosystems.

This initiative is part of a broader dynamic of rapprochement between African countries around issues of digital sovereignty and public sector efficiency.

Morocco, which is rolling out its digital strategy for the 2030 horizon, is multiplying partnerships to consolidate its position as a regional hub for digital services.

For its part, Ghana is gradually establishing itself as a key player in digital innovation in West Africa, building on its advances in digital financial services and digital identity.

Furthermore, this signing comes as civil society organizations present in Rabat adopted a joint declaration in favor of transparency and citizen participation on the continent.