Rabat – Morocco’s third sector, a crucial player in the country’s socio-economic development, was the focus of the 3rd edition of the WeXchange Forum, held in Casablanca on October 17.
Organized by the Abdelkader Bensalah Foundation, the event brought together policymakers, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss the sector’s role in driving social progress and innovation.
The forum, themed “The Third Sector at the Heart of Transformations Driving Social Progress,” highlighted the sector’s potential to address pressing challenges such as social inclusion, sustainable development, and economic growth. With over 40 prominent speakers and 300 participants, the event aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders.
Tarik Maâroufi, General Director of the Abdelkader Bensalah Foundation, emphasized the importance of third-sector organizations in building resilient and inclusive communities.
“Through the WeXchange Forum, we seek to involve all stakeholders to pay particular attention to the potential of the third sector, in order to propel social innovation and address the challenges of building a more just and sustainable society,” he stated.
Key discussions at the forum included the role of the third sector in the New Development Model (NMD), a government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth and social justice.
Ahmed Reda Chami, President of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council, highlighted the need for greater collaboration between public, private, and social sectors to maximize the impact of third-sector initiatives.
The forum also featured a Youth Agora, a space for young people from third-sector organizations to share their perspectives and propose innovative solutions.
This session underscored the importance of involving youth in shaping the future of Morocco’s social progress.
The WeXchange Forum concluded with a series of discussion circles on topics such as strategic monitoring, governance, and talent mobilization. The resolutions from these discussions aim to inform future efforts to strengthen the third sector and its contribution to Morocco’s development.
