HIBAPRESS – Rabat
The new structure of Fatima Zahra Mansouri's government has brought about changes in the names and competencies of some sectors compared to the outgoing government of Aziz Akhannouch. This includes the incorporation of artificial intelligence into the name of a ministry combining digital transformation and administrative reform, and entrusting the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Public Efficiency to Fouzi Lekjaa, a formulation that reflects the presence of digitalization and performance measurement concepts in the executive apparatus.
The new government formation, headed by Fatima Zahra Mansouri, was announced on Friday, October 16, 2026, after King Mohammed VI presided over the appointment ceremonies of its members. It comprises 32 ministers, including 11 delegates, as part of a majority consisting of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, the Independence Party, the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, and the Party of Progress and Socialism.
Among the most notable changes that capture the attention of those following governmental affairs is the establishment of a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Administrative Reform, entrusted to Ahmed Rahhou. This formulation combines three areas within a single sector: developing the use of artificial intelligence, accelerating digital transformation, and reforming the administration, making coordination between these areas one of the files facing the new official.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has also been renamed "Public Efficiency," after being entrusted to Fouzi Lekjaa. This adds a dimension related to the performance of public administration and the efficiency of spending to financial competencies. The implementation of this direction will be linked to the mechanisms the ministry will adopt to measure results and improve the management of public resources.
The changes also included renaming the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty, headed by Khalid Houtimi, placing food security within the official title of the sector, alongside agricultural production and maritime fisheries. The Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and Urban Policy was also entrusted to Samir Belfakih, who was also tasked with being the government's official spokesperson.
These designations reveal a trend towards highlighting specific files within the structure of government sectors. However, their practical significance will depend on the legal competencies, resources, and programs allocated to each ministry, and the extent to which the new titles are translated into implementable and evaluable policies.
