Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication Mehdi Bensaid has highlighted the importance of training young people who do not have an academic degree to ensure their social and economic integration.
Speaking at a ministerial meeting in Rwanda on Thursday about “E-learning Africa,” Bensaid said that such a step would facilitate the integration of people without a degree into the labor market in accordance with their qualifications.
Bensaid also pointed out the necessity to adopt a unified African vision to provide solutions and help African youth overcome the persisting challenges related to employment.
The meeting seeks to promote the use of digital tools in the continent and encourages the exchange of experiences among African Union countries in the fields of technology and innovation.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Bensaid held talks with Rebecca Stromeyer, founder and CEO of Elearning Africa, the Pan-African Network and Conference on Technology for Education, Training and Skills.
The pair discussed ways to improve digital services in institutions dedicated for young people in Morocco, particularly the gaming industry.
In recent months, Morocco has shown considerable interest in the e-gaming industry, with plans to invest in the technology-driven sector alongside youth centers, theaters, and cinemas.
Bensaid has previously highlighted the importance of encouraging Moroccan youth to develop technological skills and gain expertise in the field, as it is becoming an essential tool in the international job market.
With many Moroccan game developers preferring opportunities in foreign countries, Bensaid insisted on “creating opportunities for youth to invest in their skills and develop themselves in their home country.”
During his working visit to the Rwandan capital Kigali, Bensaid is expected to hold bilateral talks with his Rwandan counterpart Rosemary Mbabazi, as part of ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
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