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See - Sada Elbalad
5 days ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
UNESCO, Morocco Launch $6M Africa Development Deal
By Ahmad El-Assasy UNESCO, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), and the OCP Foundation have signed a new cooperation agreement in Paris, committing $6 million to a tripartite platform aimed at advancing Africa-centered development agendas between 2025 and 2027. According to a statement by UM6P, the agreement—signed by Mostafa Terrab, Chairman of the OCP Group, and Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO—seeks to reinforce an alliance based on shared ambitions to address the pressing challenges facing the African continent. Integrated Approach to Education, Science, and Culture The initiative emphasizes cross-sector collaboration by integrating education, science, technology, and cultural heritage as interlinked drivers of sovereign, inclusive, and sustainable development. The program will be jointly implemented by UM6P and UNESCO, with strategic and financial backing from the OCP Foundation. The three parties have collaborated since 2017, driven by shared values including long-term investment in knowledge systems, the transformative role of higher education, and locally rooted innovation. The agreement is built around five complementary thematic pillars, each governed by a separate agreement. This modular structure allows for tailored governance models, timelines, and implementation mechanisms suited to the specific topic areas. Focus on AI, Heritage, and Innovation in Africa Mostafa Terrab hailed the partnership as a catalyst for innovation and impact in Africa, emphasizing themes such as artificial intelligence as a key enabler for heritage valorization, innovation, empowerment, and sustainable development. He stressed the continent's ability to adapt to and accelerate transformative change through unified efforts in education, culture, and emerging technologies. Audrey Azoulay reaffirmed UNESCO's commitment to Africa, saying: 'Africa lies at the heart of UNESCO's priorities. Together with OCP Foundation and UM6P, we will deepen our partnership in the years to come by investing in knowledge, communities, education, heritage, and the environment as non-negotiable pillars of Africa's development.' read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Morocco World
08-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Government, OCP Launches MAD 1 Billion Program to Boost Research, Innovation
Rabat – Morocco's Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation has joined forces with OCP Group to launch a new national program to support research and development. The program will run from 2025 to 2028. The launch ceremony took place on Monday in Benguerir, where Minister of Higher Education, Azeddine El Madini, signed a framework agreement with the CEO of the OCP Group, Mostafa Terrab. The agreement aims to make scientific research and innovation key drivers of Morocco's development by focusing on priority topics. The program will receive a total budget of MAD 1 billion, jointly funded by the ministry and the OCP Group. The funding will be spread over four years. MAD 200 million will be dedicated to involving Moroccan experts living abroad in the national research and innovation system. The program aims to support scientific excellence in key strategic fields, train a new generation of young researchers, attract more funding and resources for Morocco's research system, and help Morocco become a global leader in research and innovation. The program is a partnership between the OCP Foundation, the National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST), and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The program uses a collaborative approach based on shared funding and cooperation among several national institutions. It focuses on key national priorities like water resources, phosphate extraction and processing, health, food security, renewable energy, and humanities and social sciences. Meanwhile, UM6P is set to contribute through its advanced laboratories, infrastructure, and international partnerships to help speed up the results and positive impact of the program. The first edition of the national program includes three sub-programs, including the Ibn Battuta Program to support young researchers and help them build strong research careers. The Ibn Al-Banna Program will focus on high-priority topics with great potential for innovation, while the Nafzawiya Program is set to encourage turning research results into real economic value through technology transfer. Three agreements were signed during the launch event to implement these sub-programs. The ceremony was attended by many key figures, including OCP Foundation Secretary General Abdelhadi Sahib, CNRST Director Jamila El Alami, and UM6P President Hicham El Habti, along with academics and representatives from national institutions.
