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"The Fundamentals of Investment 2007",
On 13 and 14 December 2007 at the Mohammed VI International Conferences Center in Skhirat,
the Fifth Edition of "The Fundamentals of Investment" under the theme:
"Moroccan Investors of the World: Players in Economic Diplomacy"
This meeting has become after four editions a requisite to attend regarding investment in Morocco. It brings together each year more than a thousand foreign and national participants and puts to contribution a selection of University scholars, businessmen and leaders from various horizons for open and practical discussions.
After the success of the 2006 Edition, the three main objectives of the 5th edition of the Fundamentals of Investment are:
4- to contribute to the national debate on the different roles that can be played by Moroccans abroad, within the broader context of economic development in Morocco;
5- to share conclusions, at the international level, on the role of diasporas on investment promotion and to identify the main lines of a national policy reflecting Moroccan specificities and priorities;
6- to study investment promotion mechanisms [networking, associations, etc...], where Moroccans residing abroad can function as economic diplomats to promote the economy of their country.
This year, France has been chosen as the country of honor.
The act of immigrating or migrating has always been an attractive proposition because of the adventures it promises, the risks it involves or the profits it ensures.
Moroccan immigration has taken many forms in response to the labour requirements of host countries. Today, it has become a political, economic and social variable in the Morocco of the present and the future.
Moroccans residing abroad (MRA) are contributing to the economic and social development of Morocco in increasingly sophisticated ways. There is no doubt that Moroccans born abroad, or having left later to study or advance their careers, have been responsible for dynamic, integrated and value added contributions.
Along the same lines, Morocco has initiated actions and programmes for Moroccans potentially interested by a 'return', meeting the orientations of the new era.
The skills of Moroccans residing abroad, enriched by their double cultures, are an undeniable asset in terms of effectively contributing to economic diplomacy.
This forum, in line with the mission of the organisers, aims to provide a platform for debate between Moroccan and foreign participants from different parts of the world. Men and women actively involved in business, scientific research, civil society or public and political institutions are invited to attend.
The three main objectives of the 5th edition of the Fundamentals of Investment are the following:
1- to contribute to the national debate on the different roles that can be played by Moroccans abroad, within the broader context of economic development in Morocco;
2- to share conclusions, at the international level, on the role of diasporas on investment promotion and to identify the main lines of a national policy reflecting Moroccan specificities and priorities;
3- to study investment promotion mechanisms [networking, associations, etc...], where Moroccans residing abroad can function as economic diplomats to promote the economy of their country.
Program
Thursday 13 december 2007
17:00
Opening Ceremony
Royal Message
17:30
Opening session
The economic dynamic of diasporas in the era of globalisation
Speakers
Representative of UNDP
IOM
Country of Honour (France)
Official Sponsor
19:30
Welcoming Cocktail
Friday 14 december 2007
09:00
First plenary session
Experiences of the mobilisation of diasporas for the development of the country of origin: what are the lessons learnt?
Ireland
India
Turkey
Chili
Others
11:00
Coffee break
11:30
Second plenary session
The Moroccan Diaspora and its contribution to the economic development of Morocco: policies, programmes and initiatives
Speakers
Moroccan institutions
MRA business associations
Joint programmes and initiatives
The Home Sweet Home Programme (Morocco)
13:30
Lunch
Afternoon
15:00
Third plenary session
Supply by sector : from traditional sectors to new fields in Morocco
17:00
Fourth plenary session
Cross-cutting issues : financing, networking, investment promotion
Registration for participants at the Fundamentals of Investment will only be possible on the web site www.lesintegrales.comwhere you can also find all the details of the conference, conditions of participation, and transport.
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