Morocco and UN Economic Commission strengthen African integration efforts

The future of South-South cooperation took center stage in Addis Ababa during high-level talks between Morocco and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and UNECA, met with Claver Gatete, UNECA’s Executive Secretary, to discuss deepening collaboration on continental development initiatives.

Morocco’s leadership in African economic integration highlighted

During the meeting, Claver Gatete praised Morocco’s pivotal role in organizing the 58th session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development held in Tangier from March 28 to April 3. He also commended the Kingdom’s sustained support for UNECA’s programs, describing Morocco as a key partner in advancing the continent’s economic agenda.

Gatete particularly emphasized Morocco’s achievements in technical and vocational education, calling the Moroccan model an innovative framework that effectively combines skills development, technology adoption—including artificial intelligence—and industrialization needs. He stressed that this integrated approach could serve as a blueprint for other African nations facing similar economic and technological transformations.

Call for broader adoption of successful African models

The UNECA Executive Secretary urged wider dissemination of Morocco’s educational and vocational training successes, positioning them as best practices for Africa’s development. He highlighted the need to amplify proven models to accelerate the continent’s economic integration and self-sufficiency.

Since its establishment in 1958, Morocco has been an active participant in UNECA’s initiatives, contributing to regional cooperation programs and economic integration efforts across the continent.