• Morocco and Ghana signed a declaration of intent in Rabat on May 7 to strengthen cooperation on digital transition and public administration modernization.

• The agreement covers public service digitization, artificial intelligence, open government, data governance and emerging technologies.

• Both countries plan to launch technical exchanges, workshops and collaborative innovation initiatives, including hackathons, to support joint digital projects.

Morocco and Ghana signed a declaration of intent in Rabat on Thursday, May 7, to strengthen cooperation on digital transition and administrative modernization. Officials signed the agreement on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the African Governance Forum.

Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and Akanvariva Lydia Lamisi signed the protocol, which outlines several priority areas. The agreement focuses on public-service digitization, open government, artificial intelligence, data governance and data valorization. In addition, both governments plan to promote emerging technologies as tools to improve administrative efficiency.

Beyond political commitments, the partnership also establishes concrete operational mechanisms. The cooperation framework includes exchanges of expertise, technical missions, workshops and collaborative innovation initiatives such as hackathons. Both countries aim to encourage the development of high-impact joint projects, strengthen administrative capabilities and stimulate national digital ecosystems.

The initiative forms part of a broader trend of closer cooperation among African countries on digital sovereignty and public-sector efficiency. Morocco continues to expand partnerships as it implements its digital strategy through 2030 and strengthens its position as a regional digital-services hub.

At the same time, Ghana continues to emerge as a leading digital innovation player in West Africa, particularly through progress in digital financial services and digital identity systems.

The agreement also comes as civil society organizations attending the Rabat meetings adopted a joint declaration aimed at strengthening political commitment to transparency and citizen participation across the continent.

Samira Njoya