HIBAPRESS – Ouarzazate
The Conference Palace hosted, on Saturday, a scientific conference on “Sustainable Valorization of Local Products in the Face of Environmental Challenges,” as part of the regional exhibition of local products, which runs from May 15 to 18.
The speakers at the conference emphasized the importance of valuing local products as a lever for economic development and strengthening the resilience of oasis and mountainous areas in the face of climate change, in line with the objectives of the “Green Generation 2020-2030” strategy. The conference discussed ways to develop value chains, improve product quality, especially dates and their derivatives, and medicinal and aromatic plants, in addition to supporting innovation in the valorization of local products. The sessions also highlighted the role of agricultural cooperatives in achieving economic integration, while emphasizing the importance of training, financing, and strengthening legal governance, as well as protecting quality marks. The conference concluded with an open discussion that resulted in a set of recommendations aimed at supporting solidarity agriculture and strengthening the competitiveness of cooperatives at the national and international levels.
