MOICT

Morocco Research Advance in ICT for Water

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'The overall objective of Morocco Research Advance in ICT for Water (MoICT) project is the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Morocco co-operational and technical capacities strengthening to reinforce the ICT for water research and application in the context of the European Research Area and development of research centre of excellence to respond to Morocco’s socio-economic needs. More specifically, MoICT aims to set up an innovation collaboration framework to enhance cooperation between research and private sector and enable better conditions for young researchers. The specific objectives of the action have been formulated as follows: - Strategic strengthening of USMBA to become regional centre of excellence; - Strengthening of USMBA capacities for ICT research and application in water sector; - Raise of innovation capacities and quality of research management; - Better integration in ERA and enhanced EU-Morocco research cooperation in ICT and water sectors; - Research results and project information dissemination to wider EU/Mediterranean audiences; - Support to young researchers through targeted mobility scheme; - Fostering path to innovation through collaboration with industry stakeholders. The MoICT project main outcome will be better integration of Moroccan researchers in ERA and strengthened USMBA research centre in terms of: increased USMBA ICT and Water research capacities and established permanent dialogue with innovation actors; increased research management capabilities and regional coverage encompassing strategic relations within Morocco, Mediterranean countries and EU regions; enhanced number of international research partnerships and participation in the FP7; enabled better conditions for Moroccan young researchers’ scientific career. The project duration is 30 months, and brings together well defined mix of expertise in water research, ICT and strategic capacity building, represented by consortium of one Moroccan and three EU partners.'

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A recent project has promoted the use of new digital tools for water research in Morocco through training and better integration with the EU.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

The European Research Area (ERA) was established to promote research excellence and multinational collaborations between EU and non-EU countries. This initiative will help countries such as Morocco improve the quality and quantity of their research.

Funded by the EU, the 'Morocco research advance in ICT for water' (MOICT) project aimed to boost information and communication technology (ICT) for water research at the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (USMBA). Specifically, the project set out to improve innovation and research capacity at USMBA to integrate Morocco into the ERA, improve communication and support young researchers.

The project was launched with a series of workshops that provided relevant information and guidelines to all participants. These led to discussions between government, academia and industry around ICT for water and an initial plan for capacity building in the area. From this initial project work, the Project Implementation Manual was created to guide participants for the rest of the project.

MOICT also provided training for research managers and young researchers in entrepreneurship, funding and research transfer in the ERA. In addition, researchers were exposed to opportunities and the procedures of the ERA system, and they have developed a strategy for collaboration.

Finally, the project completed a review of Morocco's water facilities and the technical needs in the sector. This informed several training sessions for young researchers at USMBA.

MOICT has enhanced Morocco's capacity for high-quality research in the field of ICT for water. This will aid Morocco in the long term by expanding capacity for research and improving the skills of junior researchers in particular.