AI — Driven Job Displacement Threatens 1. 32 Million Moroccans by 2030 BODY: Rabat, Morocco – A comprehensive report by the African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitalization reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform Morocco’s labor market, with an estimated 1. 32 million jobs at risk by 2030.
The shift, outlined in the report, transcends mere job displacement, signaling a broad reconfiguration of work content, required skills, and value chains across the Moroccan economy.
The report indicates that nearly 1. 5 million jobs are expected to face direct pressure from automation and AI technologies by 2030.
Additionally, 3. 1 million roles are set to undergo significant changes in their tasks and responsibilities. Overall, the impact could affect 4.
6 million jobs. Despite projections for the creation of around 180,000 new digital positions, the net loss would be estimated at 1. 32 million jobs.
The sectors most at risk include offshoring and business process outsourcing (BPO), with exposure rates nearing 30%.
The banking and insurance sectors, automotive industry, and textile sector are also highly vulnerable, with exposure rates of 22%, 15%, and 14%, respectively. Administrative functions, routine analytical tasks, and support roles are particularly susceptible to automation.
The report emphasizes that the challenge is not just job destruction but the rapid pace of transformation that is outpacing the labor market’s ability to adapt. By 2035, the number of high-risk jobs could reach 2. 9 million, with nearly 8 million positions projected to be affected overall, despite the anticipated creation of 450,000 new roles.
The report highlights a critical mismatch between workforce skills and market needs, with Morocco producing around 22,000 digital graduates annually, far below demand.
The informal sector, which employs approximately 67. 6% of the workforce, exacerbates this gap, as workers often lack access to training and reskilling opportunities. To address these challenges, the African Center for Strategic Studies and Digitalization calls for a comprehensive national strategy that integrates education, employment, and industrial transformation.
Recommendations include developing a national skills framework focused on targeted training programs and promoting hybrid skill sets.
As Morocco navigates this digital transformation, the equitable distribution of AI — driven economic growth and the social and economic impacts of job displacement will be crucial.
The success of Morocco’s “Maroc IA 2030″strategy hinges on its ability to manage these complex challenges and ensure a just transition for its workforce.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: moroccoworldnews
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