Morocco and Ghana have signed a declaration of intent to deepen cooperation on digital governance and the modernization of public administration, as African countries increasingly pursue joint strategies on digital transformation.
The agreement was signed in Rabat on May 7 on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the African Governance Forum.
The declaration outlines cooperation in areas including public-service digitisation, artificial intelligence, open government, data governance and the use of emerging technologies to improve administrative efficiency.
The protocol was signed by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and Akanvariva Lydia Lamisi.
Officials said the partnership would go beyond political commitments by introducing operational mechanisms designed to support concrete digital projects and institutional collaboration.
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The agreement includes technical exchanges, expert missions, workshops and collaborative innovation initiatives such as hackathons aimed at strengthening digital ecosystems in both countries.
Authorities also plan to support the development of joint high-impact projects while enhancing public-sector administrative capabilities.
The partnership reflects growing efforts among African governments to improve digital sovereignty, modernise public services and expand the use of technology in governance.
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Morocco has accelerated its digital transformation agenda in recent years as part of its broader 2030 strategy aimed at positioning the country as a regional hub for digital services and innovation.
The North African kingdom has invested heavily in e-government services, digital infrastructure and technology partnerships across the continent.
Meanwhile, Ghana has emerged as one of West Africa’s leading digital innovation centres, particularly through advances in digital financial services, mobile payments and digital identity systems.
The country has gained international attention for expanding electronic public services and promoting financial inclusion through technology-driven initiatives.
Analysts say increasing cooperation between African countries on digital governance could help accelerate regional integration and reduce dependence on foreign technology systems.
The Rabat agreement also comes amid wider discussions on transparency, citizen participation and public-sector accountability across Africa.
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Civil society organisations attending the forum adopted a joint declaration calling for stronger political commitment to transparency and citizen engagement in governance processes throughout the continent.
African governments are increasingly turning to digital tools to improve tax collection, expand public services, reduce bureaucracy and support economic growth as internet access and smartphone usage continue to rise.
Observers say partnerships such as the Morocco-Ghana agreement could help African countries share expertise and reduce implementation costs while building local technological capacity.
The two countries did not disclose financial details linked to the partnership or provide a timeline for the rollout of joint projects under the agreement.
