ICT and the Digital Divide: Analyzing ICT Indicators in Morocco Using PCA
摘要
This article focuses on the digital transformation in Morocco in recent years, with particular emphasis on information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their indicators. The practical analysis, based on Principal Component Analysis (PCA), provides a better understanding of the impact of ICT on the digital divide in the country. The analysis reveals that digital skills, investment in telecommunications and Internet access are the main factors influencing Morocco’s digitization. Although the country has made progress in these areas, challenges remain, including gaps in the development of digital skills. To reduce the digital divide and foster a data-driven digital economy, measures are needed such as improving digital literacy, promoting digital innovation, adopting digital technologies and training qualified personnel. This analysis provides an overview of the current state of digital transformation in Morocco, and highlights the opportunities for balanced and inclusive development in a country striving to adapt to the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy.