Morocco Expands Regional Cooperation on Digital Governance and Public Sector Innovation
The forum highlighted Morocco’s broader push to position digital transformation and open governance as key pillars of administrative modernization and public sector reform.
The Kingdom of Morocco hosted the African Open Government Seats forum in Rabat from May 5 to 7, 2026, bringing together public officials, parliamentarians, national institutions, and international partners to discuss governance, transparency, and citizen participation across the continent.
The event was organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform under the theme “Towards an Open Africa,” reflecting growing efforts to strengthen open governance frameworks and modernize public administration systems in Africa.
During the opening session, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni said open government has become a strategic tool for improving transparency, modernizing public action, and strengthening trust between citizens and public institutions.
She noted that the initiative aligns with the vision of Mohammed VI, which emphasizes participation, accountability, and trust in governance, while highlighting the role of digital transformation in improving public services and citizen engagement.
On the sidelines of the forum, Morocco signed three strategic agreements aimed at advancing governance reforms and institutional openness.
The first agreement was signed with Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to strengthen cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and strategic foresight.
A second agreement was concluded with the Institution of the Mediator of the Kingdom to improve the quality of public services and strengthen relations between citizens and government institutions.
The third agreement was signed with the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight against Corruption and focuses on enhancing transparency through advanced information systems and artificial intelligence tools designed to prevent corruption risks.
The forum highlighted Morocco’s broader push to position digital transformation and open governance as key pillars of administrative modernization and public sector reform.
