Morocco hosts African Open Government Conference, signs key agreements to strengthen transparency and digital governance
Date: 2026-05-07
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Kingdom of Morocco is hosting the African Open Government Conference in Rabat
from May 5 to 7, 2026, under the theme “Towards an open Africa,” bringing
together public officials, parliamentarians, national institutions, and
international partners engaged in advancing open governance across the
continent.
The
conference is being organized under the Ministry of Digital Transition and
Administrative Reform and serves as a platform for dialogue on transparency,
accountability, and citizen-centred public administration.
In
her opening address, Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni emphasized that open
government has become a strategic lever for modernising public action,
strengthening transparency, and bringing public services closer to citizens.
She noted that Morocco’s approach aligns with the vision of His Majesty King
Mohammed VI, grounded in participation, responsibility, and trust, while
highlighting the growing role of digital transformation in improving service
delivery and enhancing citizen engagement.
On
the sidelines of the conference, three cooperation agreements were signed aimed
at reinforcing governance and institutional openness. The first agreement,
concluded with ICESCO, focuses on collaboration in digital transformation,
artificial intelligence, and strategic foresight.
The
second agreement with the Institution du Médiateur du Royaume seeks to improve
public service quality and strengthen relations between citizens and
administrative bodies. The third agreement, signed with the National Authority
for Probity, Prevention and the Fight Against Corruption, aims to enhance
transparency through advanced information systems and the use of artificial
intelligence tools for corruption risk prevention.
The
conference continues with discussions among participating countries and
partners on strengthening open government practices and accelerating reforms
across Africa.
