Heba Press – Oujda As part of its scientific activities and its approach to the country’s major issues and its openness to the economic and social environment, the Mohammed I University and the National School of Economics and Business Management Oujda organized this morning an international conference, Thursday November 14 and until November 15, in the seminar and conference room of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, under the title “The social and solidarity economy : answers to meet the challenges of integrated development”. And sustainable? In the presence of the State of Congo-Brazzaville as guest of honor. This symposium aims to strengthen dialogue and the exchange of experiences between academics, researchers, decision-makers and practitioners in the field of the social and solidarity economy. The symposium will focus on discussing the challenges and opportunities available in this sector, in addition to reviewing the successes. experiences from various African and Mediterranean countries. The event will see a cluster of lectures, workshops and open discussions with the participation of local and international experts.
Objectives of the conference
Analyze the role of the social and solidarity economy and discuss how this type of economy can contribute to the achievement of integrated and sustainable development in African countries.
Evoking the depth and the African dimension
By promoting successful experiences on the continent, and exploring avenues of cooperation between countries within the framework of South-South relations through the social and solidarity economy, by encouraging joint initiatives and the exchange of experiences between African countries , which will contribute to the crystallization of new economies which will enable the achievement of sustainable development in line with local and continental needs to affirm African identity and support Moroccan-African relations, while invoking the spirit of the royal initiative for the development of the Eastern region, which made the region a link between Europe and Africa and highlighted its Mediterranean and African dimension.
Exchange solutions and innovations
By reviewing innovative strategies to achieve sustainable development, studying how to overcome challenges and seeking ways to demonstrate the difficulties facing the social and solidarity economy by opening the doors of debate to exchange solutions and innovations which will meet the needs of society in an innovative and sustainable way. ways.
Strengthen partnerships
Create diverse and fertile partnerships to open new horizons of cooperation between government institutions, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. Participants: The event will bring together many academic experts, practitioners and policymakers from different backgrounds and experiences, which will provide a rich platform for discussion and exchange of ideas.
