This forum, organized over three days by the Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers - Eastern Region Branch, in partnership with the "POSITIVE" association in Berkane, comes in the context of efforts aimed at addressing the challenges facing youth, and empowering them with the necessary tools and skills to create a positive impact within society.
The speakers in the opening session of this forum highlighted the importance of involving youth as a key actor in creating sustainable development, and strengthening this participation in various economic, social, and environmental initiatives, noting, in this regard, that innovation and green entrepreneurship represent a fundamental lever for promoting a sustainable economy.
The Governor of the Berkane province, Mohamed Ali Habouha, emphasized the vital role played by youth, not only as leaders of the future, but as a force for change in the present and a fundamental engine for innovation and development, noting that organizing this forum falls within a comprehensive vision that aims to empower youth, and strengthen their effective participation, in line with the High Royal Directives.
Mr. Habouha pointed out that this vision was embodied in concrete policies and programs, most notably the National Initiative for Human Development, which made supporting youth projects and qualifying them for the labor market a major priority, in addition to establishing vocational training and qualification centers, programs to support startups, and encouraging the effective participation of youth in managing public affairs.
For his part, the President of the Regional Branch of the Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers in the Eastern Region, Abdelali El Jabri, emphasized that this forum constitutes an occasion to discuss the future challenges facing youth, and exchange experiences between them and experts, and decision-makers, with the aim of formulating recommendations that would strengthen the integration of youth into the development dynamic, in line with national and international trends in the field of sustainability.
In turn, the representative of the Agency for the Development of the Eastern Provinces, Abdelmajid Rabah, highlighted the pivotal role of civil society in training and mentoring youth, and developing their capabilities, to be positive actors in their societies, and capable of facing the economic and social challenges that stand in their way.
The “Youth Leaders of Tomorrow” forum, in which about 120 young men and women from the Eastern region and various regions of the Kingdom participate, constitutes a space for discussion and exchange of experiences, and formulating recommendations that would strengthen the integration of youth, and empower them in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, environment, digital media, communication, and community leadership.
This forum, whose program includes seminars, round tables, and thematic workshops, moderated by experts and university professors, is organized with the support of the Agency for the Development of the Eastern Provinces, the Berkane Province, the National Initiative for Human Development, and in cooperation with the councils of the Berkane commune and province, Mohammed I University in Oujda, the National School of Commerce and Management in Oujda and Casablanca, and Majal Berkane.
The topic of “Youth Leaders of Tomorrow: Effective Participation and Sustainable Development” was the focus of a forum that launched its activities yesterday, Friday, in Berkane. February 01, 2025 Berkane Regions
