Initial Assessment of the World Economic Forum in Marrakech
2 November 2010
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Infrastructure, investment, competitiveness, water and energy challenges—these were some of the topics discussed and analyzed in the numerous panels and workshops of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa, which took place in Marrakech from October 26 to 28.
The summit brought together some 1,000 leaders from the economic and political worlds, civil society, and the media, from 62 countries, who focused on the theme of "Meaning, Resilience, and Prosperity." Of all the issues, one undoubtedly stood out: education. A summit on education was held the day before the forum. The creation of a new leadership group was announced to study improvements in 21st-century skills in the Middle East and North Africa. "As changes in the global economy accelerate and countries in the Middle East and North Africa face the challenge of integrating young people into the job market, education reform is both a necessity and an opportunity. It is essential to align educational programs with the needs of businesses and improve skills such as teamwork, intercultural management, and critical thinking," stressed Mr. Alami, co-president of the WEF, who emphasized the acquisition of an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. Improving teaching and the status of teachers is a recommendation.
Technology will not replace classrooms, but its deployment offers the possibility for educational systems in the region to make significant progress in a short time." It was precisely education and technology that were at the heart of a day organized on October 30 in Casablanca by the Association of Engineers of the Mohammedia School on the theme "Morocco Numeric 2013: One Year Later." This event also saw record participation with more than 500 engineer graduates from different generations of the school, and directors from CDG, Barid El Maghreb, numerous senior administrative officials, and quality presentations by Mrs. Rabie Klhie, president of AIEM, Mr. Horani, president of CGEM, Jérôme Brun, author of the white paper on "cloud computing," Mr. Tantaoui, Mr. Ahmed Chami, minister, Mr. Mountassir, director of ANRT…
Several areas of reflection were presented: citizens' access to high-speed Internet through the implementation of a high-performing infrastructure; the dematerialization of public services through the E-gov project; the computerization of SMEs and SMIs; and the endogenous development of the local ICT sector. These ICTs, Mr. Klhie emphasized, have created a new knowledge economy that contributes 7% to global GDP, provides more than 60% of jobs in the industrialized world, and drives nearly 25% of global growth. Morocco, added the former EMI graduate and CEO of ONCF, can only participate in this international movement." Regarding an initial assessment of the Morocco Numeric strategy, we interviewed Mr. Chami, who returned from a tour of the Gulf countries and presented some conclusions from the World Economic Forum in which he actively participated.
Published October 31, 2010
Posted November 2, 2010
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The summit brought together some 1,000 leaders from the economic and political worlds, civil society, and the media, from 62 countries, who focused on the theme of "Meaning, Resilience, and Prosperity." Of all the issues, one undoubtedly stood out: education. A summit on education was held the day before the forum. The creation of a new leadership group was announced to study improvements in 21st-century skills in the Middle East and North Africa. "As changes in the global economy accelerate and countries in the Middle East and North Africa face the challenge of integrating young people into the job market, education reform is both a necessity and an opportunity. It is essential to align educational programs with the needs of businesses and improve skills such as teamwork, intercultural management, and critical thinking," stressed Mr. Alami, co-president of the WEF, who emphasized the acquisition of an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. Improving teaching and the status of teachers is a recommendation.
Technology will not replace classrooms, but its deployment offers the possibility for educational systems in the region to make significant progress in a short time." It was precisely education and technology that were at the heart of a day organized on October 30 in Casablanca by the Association of Engineers of the Mohammedia School on the theme "Morocco Numeric 2013: One Year Later." This event also saw record participation with more than 500 engineer graduates from different generations of the school, and directors from CDG, Barid El Maghreb, numerous senior administrative officials, and quality presentations by Mrs. Rabie Klhie, president of AIEM, Mr. Horani, president of CGEM, Jérôme Brun, author of the white paper on "cloud computing," Mr. Tantaoui, Mr. Ahmed Chami, minister, Mr. Mountassir, director of ANRT…
Several areas of reflection were presented: citizens' access to high-speed Internet through the implementation of a high-performing infrastructure; the dematerialization of public services through the E-gov project; the computerization of SMEs and SMIs; and the endogenous development of the local ICT sector. These ICTs, Mr. Klhie emphasized, have created a new knowledge economy that contributes 7% to global GDP, provides more than 60% of jobs in the industrialized world, and drives nearly 25% of global growth. Morocco, added the former EMI graduate and CEO of ONCF, can only participate in this international movement." Regarding an initial assessment of the Morocco Numeric strategy, we interviewed Mr. Chami, who returned from a tour of the Gulf countries and presented some conclusions from the World Economic Forum in which he actively participated.
Published October 31, 2010
Posted November 2, 2010
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