Morocco ranked in the 101st position globally in the 2024 AI Readiness Index published by Oxford Insights.
The index, which assesses 188 countries on their readiness to adopt artificial intelligence in public services, evaluates countries based on three key pillars: government, technology, and data & infrastructure.
Morocco scored 41.78 points, significantly lower than leading nations like the United States (87.03 points) and Singapore (84.25 points).
While Morocco demonstrated relatively stronger performance in the data & infrastructure pillar, scoring 53.82 points, it lagged behind in government (34.82 points) and technology (36.70 points).
These findings reveal the importance of strengthening regulatory and institutional frameworks to support Morocco’s AI development, particularly in terms of improving governance, vision, and ethics.
The report pointed out the challenges related to innovation and technological development, noting that Morocco still requires increased investment in human resources and digital infrastructure.
The report also noted the country’s potential, emphasizing the need to improve data quality and infrastructure management to fully leverage AI.
Globally, the United States topped the rankings thanks to its robust technology sector, followed by countries like Singapore, which excelled in government and infrastructure.
Although high-income economies maintained their lead, middle- and low-income countries such as Rwanda and Ethiopia made significant strides through the development of national AI strategies.
The Middle East and North Africa region ranked fifth in the AI Readiness Index with an average score of 48.50, placing it in the middle of the regional rankings.
The UAE led the region with a score of 75.66, followed by Saudi Arabia (72.36), reinforcing the region’s growing prominence in AI.
But a disparity exists within the region, with a 61.03-point difference between the UAE and Yemen, which scored the lowest globally (14.62).
Sub-Saharan Africa ranked 9th in the index with an average score of 32.70, reflecting emerging progress in the region.
Mauritius (53.94), South Africa (52.91), and Rwanda (51.25) led the region, demonstrating clear progress in strengthening their AI ecosystems.
The next tier, including Senegal (46.11), showcased promising opportunities for future growth.
The report revealed a surge in the development of AI strategies in 2024, with 12 new strategies launched, triple the number announced in 2023.
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