Enhancing Entrepreneurship in SME Development and Export Consortia Presentation of Kingdom of Morocco Presented by Halima EL MEJDOUBI Khon Kaen, Thailand: July, August 2009 Khon Kaen, Thailand: July, August 2009

Morocco’s Flag المملكة المغربية Kingdom Of Morocco

Kingdom of Morocco

Morocco (1) Geography: Geography: o Morocco is located in the north-west of Africa; o It enjoys having the unique privilege of two sea sides, (about 3,500 km of coastline) on the Atlantic Ocean (to the West) and on the Mediterranean sea (to the North). Population: Population: 32.7 million (2006 estimate) inhabitants, of which 37% are younger than 15, and 56% are between 15 and 60. Politic: Politic: o A constitutional, democratic and social monarchy o Parliament: Since 1996, two chamber parliament : House of representatives and a House of counsellors (art. 36) o Government: It consists of the prime minister and ministers (34 ministers (7 ladies))

Kingdom of Morocco Morocco (2) Religion: Religion: Islam is practiced by the great majority of moroccans; Islam is practiced by the great majority of moroccans; Judaism and christianity are present. Judaism and christianity are present. Language: Language: Arabic is the official language; Arabic is the official language; Berber, french and spanish are widely used; Berber, french and spanish are widely used; some speak a little English. some speak a little English. Climate: Mediterranean and dry and hot; Climate: Mediterranean and dry and hot;

  Modern economy Dynamism of the private sector Transparency Respecting the rule of law Opening up onto the exterior   Economic indicator ( ) Annual growth : 4.5 pc Budget deficit : 3 pc Public debt : 30 pc of the GDP Inflation rate : 2 pc. Morocco (3)

Kingdom of Morocco Morocco (4) Natural resources : Natural resources : 1.Largest phosphates reserves in the world 2.Fishes 3.We find also iron, lead, magnesium, etc. Agriculture Agriculture 1.Great potentialities in the plains and hills to the west characterised by a mild humid climate and fertile soil; 2.Semi-deserts or undulating regions of poor agricultural land with an irregular rain-fall. Industry Industry 1.Still modest in its overall output 2.It’s contributing more and more to moroccan exports (textile, food industry, etc.)

Export Consortia in Morocco To enable the SMEs to enhance their export competitiveness and cope with major changes in the global market, the Ministry of Foreign Trade has initiated a program for the creation of export consortia in Morocco since 2003, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and funding of the Italian Government.

Export Consortia in Morocco The objective of this program is to provide the technical assistance of UNIDO experts to SMEs wishing to form a consortium particularly as regards the determination of common goals, the foundations of the constitution of the grouping, the development status and business plan to facilitate market access for products and services of its members.

Export Consortia in Morocco What support for consortia? Help to create the support fund can achieve 50% of the capital with a maximum of 100,000 MAD (USD 12,500). Support for the promotion is allocated to the quota from 50 to 75% of the total. The ceiling is MAD 200,000 (USD 25,000). The decision to grant aid under the Management Committee, composed of the Ministry of Foreign Trade (ERM), the ASMEX of Morocco and the Export ANPME.

Export Consortia in Morocco Fifteen consortia recipients are as follows: – –MOSAÏC TEXTILES – –CHARM Consors (textiles) – –VITARGAN (Food, argan oil) – –LOOK AVENUE (Textiles) – –TRAVEL PARTNERS (Services) – –Fonoon (home) – –Odyssey (Buildings and Public Works) – –ATELIERS (Textiles) – –Dragor (textiles) – –EVERLAST (Textiles) – –GE3M (electronic, mechanical...) – –ARGANE TAROUDANT – –TIZARGANE – –MMF (LEATHER) – –CASA LEATHER (LEATHER).

Export Consortia in Morocco Perspectives

Kingdom of Morocco Thank you for your attention