This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
HIBAPRESS-RABAT-MESRSI
The Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, Mr. Azzedine El Midaoui, participated with the Minister of Equipment and Water, Mr. Nizar Baraka and in the presence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr. Gilles Heyvaert, to the meeting organized in the context of the celebration of the World Water Day under the theme: ” and resilient of the water sector ”. This event was initiated by the two ministries in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP Morocco) The German Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ Maroc) The Center 4C Maroc and the Belgian Embassy.
In his speech pronounced on this occasion, the Minister stressed the crucial importance of this theme, recalling that the question of water occupies a central place among the national priorities, in accordance with the high orientations of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him. He also praised the excellence and expertise of Moroccan researchers and skills in this field, while reaffirming the resolved commitment of the national higher education, scientific research and innovation system with all of its components, to support this dynamic and to form highly qualified and innovative human capital which will be able to offer solutions adapted to challenges related to resilience and durability of the water sector.
On the sidelines of this event, a prize ceremony was organized to reward the winners of the national competition dedicated to students and young researchers carrying innovative ideas. Initiated by the Ministry of Equipment and Water in Coordination with MESRSI, this competition aims to enhance emerging talents and to promote the most innovative projects aimed at strengthening the resilience of the water sector in the face of climate change challenges by exploiting new technologies.
It should be noted that this major event brought together eminent personalities representing national and international partners, experts, actors in the academic world, as well as students and young researchers.
