PCNS 10th Anniversary

Tuesday, July 16

09h30 – 10h00

Registration and Welcome Coffee

Introductory Remarks
Karim El Aynaoui, Executive President, Policy Center for the New South

10h15 – 11h15

Fireside Chat: PCNS: Vision, Ideation, Construction

This session will explore the origins and initial vision behind the creation of the Policy Center for the New South. It will focus on the ideation and inception period that then gave room to the construction period that began in 2014.

Moderator       
Karim El Aynaoui, Executive President, Policy Center for the New South

11h15 – 11h45

Video:  A Decade of Achievements

This video presentation takes you on a journey through the past ten years of the Policy Center for the New South. Highlighting key accomplishments, impactful research, and the growth of the PCNS staff and network, this retrospective celebrates our decade-long commitment to improving public policies and driving progress in the New South.

11h45 – 12h15

Coffee Break

Panel I: The Role of Think Tanks in the New South

This panel will delve into the pivotal role that think tanks play in shaping policies and driving development in the New South. PCNS experts will discuss the ways in which think tanks contribute to informed decision-making, foster innovation, and address the unique challenges facing the region. This session will explore the indispensable contributions of think tanks in policy formulation and societal advancement, and the development of the think tank sector itself in the Global South.

Moderator
Mounia Boucetta, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South

Speakers   
Hafez Ghanem, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Eduardo Haddad, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Kidane Kiros, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South

13h15 – 14h45

Lunch

14h45 – 16h00

Panel II: What is the New South?

This panel will explore the concept of the New South, a concept that was coined by the PCNS.  Experts will define what constitutes the New South, discuss its socio-economic and geopolitical dynamics and contexts, as well as its link to the Policy Center’s vision, identity and philosophy. This session will enable the audience to gain a deeper understanding of the New South and its significance in the global context.
 

Moderator       
Akram Zaoui, Chargé de Mission to the President, Policy Center for the New South

Speakers  
Jalal Abdel Latif, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Dominique Bocquet, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Marcus Freitas, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Len Ishmael, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Fathallah Oualalou, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South

16h00 – 16h30

Coffee Break

16h30 – 18h00

Panel III: Morocco in the Next 10 Years

This prospective panel focuses on Morocco's future trajectory, examining key areas such as economic growth, social development, and geopolitical influence. Our experts will provide insights into the strategies and initiatives that will shape Morocco in the coming decade, in sectors such as energy and agriculture.
 

Moderator       
Hamza Saoudi, Senior Economist, Policy Center for the New South

Speakers   
Rim Berahab, Senior Economist, Policy Center for the New South
Khalid Chegraoui, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Aomar Ibourk, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Abdessalam Jaldi, Senior IR Specialist, Policy Center for the New South
Fatima Ezzahra Mengoub, Senior Economist, Policy Center for the New South
Abdallah Saaf, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South

Wednesday, July 17

10h00 – 10h30

Registration and Welcome Coffee

10h30 – 11h30

Panel IV: The Think Tanker Profession

A think tank includes a unique blend of researchers and experts, and project managers and staffers in several different domains, included but not limited to the development of expertise in the International Relations and Economics, alongside project management in events, partnerships, communication, and more.   This panel will present the different professions at the Policy Center for the New South, and how the think tank nurtures talent. It will highlight the center's role as a talent incubator, discuss career development within the think tank, and the ways in which the PCNS prepares its staff to thrive beyond its walls.

Moderator       
Hasnaa Tadili, Manager – Press & Media, Policy Center for the New South

Speakers       
Abdelaaziz Ait Ali, Head of Department – Research in Economics, Policy Center for the New South
Mehdi Benomar, Head of Department – Research in International Relations, Policy Center for the New South
Mohiedine Bentahar, Head of Department – Governance and General Support, Policy Center for the New South
Zakaria Jouhari, Partnership and Development Manager, Policy Center for the New South
Imane Lahrich, Head of Department – Research Valorisation, Policy Center for the New South
Sara Mokaddem, Strategic Monitoring and Analysis Unit Manager, Policy Center for the New South
Lilia Rizk, Head of Department – Major Convenings, Events, Youth Leadership Initiatives, Policy Center for the New South

Coffee Break

12h00 – 13h00

Panel V: Research & Events Symbiosis – A Presentation of the PCNS Flagship Reports and Major Convenings

This panel will expose the symbiotic relationship between research and dialogue at the Policy Center and will showcase the flagship reports and major convenings, demonstrating how research informs conference agendas and how these conferences in turn amplify research impact.  It will emphasize the integration of scholarly work and public discourse to create a dynamic and impactful environment.

Moderator           
Oumayma Bourhriba, Economist, Policy Center for the New South

Speakers   
Abdelhak Bassou, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Larabi Jaïdi, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Mohammed Loulichki, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South

13h00 – 14h30

Lunch

Panel VI: Deep Dive into the Wider Atlantic Space

Over the past decade, the Policy Center for the New South has sought to redefine Atlantic dynamics by suggesting the concept of a Wider-Atlantic Space, a geopolitical space that underscores the growing importance of Africa and Latin America as actors in the Southern Atlantic space. This is at the heart of the annual Atlantic Dialogues conference organized by the PCNS. This session will present the concept of the Wider-Atlantic, and will delve into the geopolitical, economic, and social dynamics shaping this space. Experts will discuss key trends, challenges, and opportunities in this diverse region, offering a comprehensive analysis of its strategic importance.

Moderator   
Amal El Ouassif, Senior IR Specialist, Policy Center for the New South

Speakers       
Hinh T. Dinh, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Rachid El Houdaigui, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Jamal Machrouh, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Ivan Martin, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Matsumoto Shoji, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South

16h15 – 17h30

Panel VII: How Does the PCNS View the Challenges of Tomorrow?

Today’s world is fast-paced and ever-changing. In this panel, experts will outline their perspectives on the future's most pressing challenges. This forward-looking panel will offer insights on topics such as climate change, technological innovation, and global governance, and how think tanks can be part of the solution in providing innovative ideas and solutions due to their interdisciplinary forward-thinking nature.

Moderator   
Tayeb Ghazi, Senior Economist, Policy Center for the New South

Speakers   
Sabrine Emran, Economist, Policy Center for the New South
Francis Perrin, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
El Mostafa Rezrazi, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South
Isabelle Tsakok, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South

17h30 – 18h00

Thank You and Closing Remarks

Speaker   
Karim El Aynaoui, Executive President, Policy Center for the New South