Rabat – The Association of Information System Users in Morocco (AUSIM) has announced the launch of its “Le Douar by AUSIM” initiative to help the country’s douars (small villages) achieve their sustainable development goals through digital technology.
The initiative comes as part of the association’s celebrations of its 30th anniversary, and will consist of “deploying, testing and making a success of digital initiatives in a pilot territory, with a view to its generalization,” AUSIM said in a press release.
AUSIM works to develop and promote the use of information systems and digital technologies in Morocco.
The association “wishes to promote an integrated and participatory approach to development” by taking into account the needs of local populations while fighting inequality and preserving natural resources, added the press statement.
“This initiative is part of Morocco’s Digital Nation strategy, which aims to make digital technology a lever for the country’s economic and social development,” it continued.
The association has more than 100 members in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors.
“Le Douar by AUSIM” aims to become a model of social and technological innovation and help Morocco reach its digital transformation and sustainable development goals, the press release further explained.
“AUSIM invites all actors of the IT and Digital sector, as well as institutional partners, associations and local actors to participate in this initiative, which constitutes a unique opportunity for mobilization and cooperation for the Moroccan Digital Nation,” the statement concluded.
AUSIM was founded in 1993 and aims to contribute to the growth of Morocco’s digital economy.
Founded in 1993, AUSIM is a non-profit association that works to develop and promote the use of information systems and digital technologies in Morocco, with the goal of contributing to the growth of the country’s digital economy.
The association has launched various programs to help with its goals, including AusAcademy, AusAiducation, and AusInnov, among others. It currently has more than 108 member organizations in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors. Its members range from small and medium businesses to large national groups.
