Events

The Policy Center for the New South will welcome a delegation of students from Xingjian College - Tsinghua University, for an introductory session exploring two key dimensions of Morocco’s development trajectory: its domestic socioeconomic priorities and its growing role in Africa.The first intervention will address the main employment challenges facing young Moroccans, including the transition fr…

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is pleased to host a senior British defense and diplomatic delegation on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, led by the United Kingdom’s Defence Senior Adviser for the Middle East and North Africa (DSAME), Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren. The delegation will exchange with PCNS experts in a discussion on “Morocco and the Evolving Geography of Regional Security.”The disc…

The Policy Center for the New South is welcoming a delegation of 26 American high school students participating in the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y), a U.S. Department of State-funded program implemented in Morocco by Amideast.During the visit, the students are taking part in an interactive session titled “Morocco’s Global Partnerships and Economic Landscape,” focusing o…

By InvitationIn line with its commitment to fostering informed dialogue on emerging geopolitical and security challenges, the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) and NATO Strategic Direction South Hub (NSD-S HUB) partner to convene a closed-door roundtable in Rabat entitled: “Counterterrorism Dynamics in the Sahel: Strategic Pathways for Regional Stability.”This roundtable will bring together e…

 The Policy Center for the New South and the Youth Policy Center are organizing the closing event of the first edition of the Mentorship Program, under the theme “Mentorship in Action: Developing the Next Generation of Policy Thinkers.”Designed to strengthen the link between academic research and policy-oriented analysis, the Mentorship Program supported six selected master's students from un…

  Le Policy Center for the New South a organisé à Conakry, en partenariat avec la Direction Générale des Guinéens établis à l'Étranger (DGGE), la GIZ et la Délégation de l'Union européenne, le quatrième atelier national de l'action DiaSSp du projet POMIRE Sud-Sud.L'événement a réuni des représentants des ministères techniques, de la DGGE, de l'Agence Guinéenne pour l'Insertion et la Prom…

تناقش هذه الحلقة واقع المنافسة في الأسواق المغربية وعلاقتها بتطور الأسعار والقدرة الشرائية للمواطنين. كما تسلط الضوء على أبرز العوامل المؤثرة في الأسعار، سواء المرتبطة بالمنافسة أو بتكاليف الإنتاج وسلاسل التوزيع. ويتناول الحوار دور مجلس المنافسة والسلطات العمومية والفاعلين الاقتصاديين في ضمان أسواق أكثر تنافسية، إلى جانب الإصلاحات الكفيلة بتعزيز المنافسة ودعم الاقتصاد الوطني وحماية المستهلك.

Since its inception, the Africa Economic Symposium (AES) has steadily grown into a valued platform for continental economic dialogue, where global perspectives meet African realities and where rigorous analysis informs policy. Now in its 4th edition, the Symposium has more than doubled its reach, expanding its scope and impact by bringing together over 200 prominent economists, policymak…

Bringing together African Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, this event provides a unique platform for dialogue on the geopolitical dynamics shaping the African continent. Centered around the presentation of the 2026 edition of the Annual Report on the Geopolitics of Africa, the gathering will offer participants an opportunity to engage with the key trends and developments shaping Af…

 Troisième étape du cycle d'ateliers nationaux de l'action DiaSSp du projet POMIRE Sud-Sud, cet événement a été organisé à Dakar par le PCNS en partenariat avec la Direction des Sénégalais de l'Extérieur (DSE), la GIZ et la Délégation de l'Union européenne.L'atelier a rassemblé des représentants des ministères techniques, des institutions financières dédiées à la diaspora, des ambassades et r…

 By InvitationIn 2023, the members of the European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) launched a multi-year partnership with the Open Society Foundations titled Towards a more interest driven and equal EU-Africa Partnership. The partnership has aimed to contribute to a renewed, forward-looking cooperation between Europe and Africa, focusing on mutual interests and equal footing, by generating policy-re…

The European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) and the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) are holding a public session titled “The New Geometry of Power: Reimagining Global Governance for a Multipolar Era,” which will take place at the Policy Center for the New South’s premises in Rabat on Monday, 6 July 2026, at 18:00.The global geopolitical landscape is no longer shaped by single centers of power. As…

Karim El Aynaoui, Executive President of the Policy Center for the New South, will participate in Session 48 of the Rencontres Economiques d’Aix-en-Provence, entitled “Wealth and Value Sharing as a Solution to Inequalities,” on July 4, 2026, at Parc Jourdan in Aix-en-Provence. The session will bring together leading policymakers, economists, business leaders, and academics to examine the role that…

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Morocco are co-organizing the Scenario Stress-Test Workshop: “Foresight 2035 – Morocco and Europe in a Shifting World Order”, a 2.5-day workshop bringing together 25 young Moroccan professionals and students interested in policy, international affairs, and strategic foresight.As a follow-up to the first phase of the…

This episode explores Russia’s growing influence in Africa through media, information warfare, and anti-Western narratives. It examines how Moscow uses historical ties, social media, local influencers, and security partnerships to shape perceptions, while questioning the real scope and long-term impact of its presence on the continent.

As part of the First Interactive Seminar of the House of Councillors' Platform for Parliamentary Diplomacy and South-South Dialogue, organized by the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco , the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) hosts a dedicated session for a delegation of parliamentarians and senior parliamentary officials from 17 African countries. The session provides a platf…

في هذه الحلقة، نناقش دور الشباب المغربي في مواجهة التغير المناخي، من خلال إبراز مساهماتهم في العمل المناخي والتحديات التي تعيق تأثيرهم في صناعة القرار. كما نسلط الضوء على تقاطع المناخ مع قضايا الأمن والتنمية، وعلى أهمية تمكين الشباب وإشراكهم بشكل فعلي في بلورة سياسات مناخية أكثر استدامة وشمولاً. وتطرح الحلقة سؤال الانتقال من المشاركة الرمزية إلى التأثير الحقيقي في السياسات العمومية. كما تؤكد أن مو…

On June 29, 2026, Dr. Hinh T. Dinh, Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, participated as afeatured speaker in a webinar organized by the G-24 Secretariat titled "World Bank and Industrial Policy for Development: What Does the Return of Industrial Policy Mean for EMDEs?"The webinar brought together experts to examine the renewed role of industrial policy in advancing structural tra…

Mounia Boucetta, Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, will participate in the session “Strengthening Sustainable Finance Ecosystems Across Africa” at the CASI Sustainability Forum, to be held on June 29, 2026, in Casablanca. The session will bring together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, and international organizations to discuss strategies for advancing sustaina…

 Le Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), en partenariat avec la Direction Générale des Ivoiriens de l'Extérieur (DGIE), la GIZ et la Délégation de l'Union européenne, a organisé à Abidjan le deuxième atelier national de l'action DiaSSp dédiée au dialogue institutionnel Sud-Sud pour la mobilisation de la diaspora africaine.Réunissant près de 300 participants — départements ministériels, col…

Rida Lyammouri, Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, will participate as a speaker in the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) side event titled “The Growing Threat of Terrorist Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Strengthening International Cooperation and Implementation,” which will take place during Counter-Terrorism Week 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in…

The episode discusses the High Seas Treaty as a major step for global ocean governance and marine biodiversity protection. Rear Admiral Nuno Bragança highlights its importance for African countries, particularly in terms of cooperation, capacity-building, technology transfer, and marine protected areas. The conversation also underlines the challenges of implementation, from legal integration to il…

Ivan Martín, Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, will take part in the High-Level Seminar “From Training to Employment: Building Mediterranean Talent Pipelines” organized by the School of Government of LUISS University and the Action Committee for the Mediterranean, on June 17, 2026, in Milan, Italy.The seminar will bring together policymakers, academics, and experts from across…

تتناول هذه الحلقة واقع صناعة الألعاب الإلكترونية في المغرب، في ظل الاهتمام المتزايد بهذا القطاع الواعد وما يتيحه من فرص اقتصادية وإبداعية. كما تناقش التحديات التي تواجه المطورين والمقاولات الناشئة، من حيث التكوين والتمويل والولوج إلى الأسواق، مع تسليط الضوء على الإمكانات التي يمتلكها المغرب لتعزيز حضوره في هذه الصناعة العالمية وجعلها رافعة للابتكار وخلق فرص الشغل وجذب الاستثمارات الرقمية 

  REGISTER .views-field-body ul{ padding-left: 30px} .views-field-body ul li{ list-style:disc}    As part of the OECD Multilateral Development Finance Week 2026 (MDF Week), the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is organizing a webinar entitled “Rethinking Development Finance: Africa…

 Over the past decade, the African Peace and Security Annual Conference (APSACO) has emerged as a key platform for strategic dialogue on peace and security in Africa. By convening senior policymakers, military leaders, diplomats, security practitioners, and scholars, APSACO has provided a space to examine the structural drivers of conflict, instability, and power shaping the continent’s secur…

Karim El Aynaoui, Président du Policy Center for the New South, participe à l’ouverture du Forum sur l’impact du développement en Afrique (ADIF), organisé par la Commission économique pour l’Afrique (CEA), le 11 juin 2026 à Addis-Abeba, en Éthiopie. Il intervient lors de la session inaugurale aux côtés de hauts responsables des Nations Unies, de l’Union africaine et d’institutions partenaires.

 L’édition 2026 du Rapport annuel sur la Géopolitique de l’Afrique (RAGA) du Policy Center for the New South analyse un continent africain saisi par une double transformation : celle du système international, plus fragmenté, plus conflictuel et plus transactionnel ; et celle des environnements africains eux-mêmes, où se recomposent les rapports entre sécurité, souveraineté, circulation et inf…

Les pays bénéficiaires du projet POMIRE : Côte d’Ivoire, Guinée, Mali, Maroc, Sénégal et Tunisie , accueillent d’importantes diasporas africaines engagées dans des activités économiques et entrepreneuriales, jouant un rôle significatif dans les dynamiques socio-économiques de leurs pays d’accueil et d’origine. Leur mobilisation, à travers une coordination renforcée entre acteurs publics, privés et…

La guerre contre l’Iran et le blocage du détroit d’Hormuz ont déclenché une crise énergétique mondiale qui perturbe les marchés du pétrole et du gaz. Dans cet épisode d’Africafé, Francis Perrin analyse les conséquences de cette situation sur les économies africaines, en distinguant les défis des pays importateurs et les opportunités pour certains producteurs. Il revient également sur les enjeux du…

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) and the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI) are organizing a joint webinar under the theme “Protecting Migrants’ Rights under Externalized Migration Control: A Comparative Dialogue between Morocco and Mexico”, on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at 9:00 AM (Mexico City) / 4:00 PM (Rabat).Migration governance increasingly unfolds under strong external p…

 The Oxford Handbook of the Moroccan Economy propose une analyse approfondie, structurée et rigoureuse de la trajectoire économique du Maroc de 1960 à 2025. Réunissant 53 contributeurs autour de 34 chapitres, l’ouvrage se présente comme une référence académique et analytique majeure, fondée sur l’étude des tendances de long terme, des faits stylisés, des transformations sectorielles et des pr…

تقدّم هذه الحلقة قراءة حليلية لتطور السياسة النقدية في المغرب في سياق دولي يتسم بارتفاع معدلات التضخم وتزايد التقلبات الاقتصادية والجيوسياسية. وتهدف إلى تسليط الضوء على دور بنك المغرب في إدارة التوازنات الاقتصادية الكبرى، من خلال أدواته النقدية الرامية إلى كبح التضخم، ودعم النمو الاقتصادي، والحفاظ على استقرار سعر الصرف، وضمان تمويل سليم للاقتصاد الوطني. كما تناقش هذه الحلقة مدى نجاح قرارات بنك الم…

By InvitationKonrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Regional Program Economy Africa and the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) are organizing an expert conference that will bring together stakeholders and experts to exchange and assess first experiences with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in their respective countries.CBAM is an EU climate policy that intersects with trade governance an…

Hamza Saoudi will be speaking at the Second High-Level International Conference, “Sustainable Development in Eurasia,” taking place on May 29, 2026, in Astana, Kazakhstan. Organized by L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in partnership with MGIMO University and supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the conference will co…

تعالج هذه الحلقة تصاعد التوترات حول مضيق هرمز وانعكاساتها على استقرار أسواق الطاقة العالمية، في ظل عالم يشهد تحولات جيوسياسية متسارعة. وتناقش كيف كشفت الأزمة هشاشة نظام الطاقة الدولي واعتماده على ممرات استراتيجية حساسة، كما تتوقف عند تداعيات أي اضطراب محتمل على أسعار النفط والتضخم والنمو الاقتصادي العالمي. وتسعى الحلقة إلى فهم ما إذا كان العالم يعيش أزمة ظرفية أم بداية تفكك تدريجي للنظام الطاقي ال…

Tayeb Ghazi, Senior Economist at the Policy Center for the New South, will take part in the “Research You Can Use” Forum, organized by the International Community for Young Researchers & Innovators in Africa (iCoRA), a researchers' club based at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) Ben Guerir, on Sunday, May 24th, 2026.The forum aims to support young researchers in strengthening the pract…

 The On Think Tanks (OTT) Conference is a global gathering of think tank professionals, funders, and policy experts dedicated to exchanging knowledge, building meaningful partnerships, and collaboratively addressing shared challenges in the policy research and advocacy sector.The 2026 edition of the conference will be held in partnership with the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) from Ma…

ستتناول هذه الحلقة واقع المنظومة المينائية في المغرب ودورها الاستراتيجي في تعزيز مكانة المملكة كفاعل رئيسي في الاقتصاد الأزرق على مستوى أفريقيا. وستسلط الضوء على تطور البنيات التحتية المينائية، خاصة مع مشاريع كبرى مثل ميناء طنجة المتوسط، التي ستساهم في تعزيز الربط التجاري واللوجستي بين أفريقيا وأوروبا والعالم. كما ستناقش التحديات المرتبطة بالتحول نحو اقتصاد بحري مستدام، من بينها حماية الموارد البح…

In the margins of the 2026 edition of the Annual On Think Tanks Conference, the Policy Center for the New South is pleased to host a public session titled “The Trust Equation: Balancing Public Visibility and Policy Impact”.Think tanks operate in a dual space, seeking public visibility while aiming to influence policy through credible, fact-based analysis. Although these goals are not mutually excl…

Abdessalam Saad Jaldi, spécialiste senior en relations internationales au Policy Center for the New South, prendra part à la série académique « Invité du Master », organisée par la Faculté des Sciences Juridiques et Politiques de Settat (FSJPS), le samedi 16 mai 2026 à Settat.À cette occasion, il interviendra autour du thème « L’intelligence artificielle entre encadrement réglementaire et réalités…

The Policy Center for the New South is pleased to host a delegation of undergraduate students from the University of Georgia on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., as part of a custom educational visit organized by WorldStrides.Under the theme “Morocco’s Policy Landscape and Economic Outlook,” the event will provide students with an opportunity to engage with PCNS experts on key d…

 La troisième édition de l’AMS s’inscrit sous le thème « Mers d’Afrique : enjeux stratégiques dans un monde hyperconnecté et hyperconflictuel ». Elle vise à analyser les dynamiques sécuritaires, économiques et géopolitiques qui façonnent les espaces maritimes du continent dans un environnement international de plus en plus complexe et en mutation.La conférence réunira experts, universita…

Driss Alaoui Belghiti, Senior International Relations Specialist at the Policy Center for the New South, is participating in the 15th edition of the Strategic Triangle Summit: Latin America and the Caribbean – Europe – Africa, organized by IPDAL and taking place in Lisbon, Portugal. He is contributing to Panel III – “Next-Generation Multilateralism: Youth as Architects of Cooperative Futures,” ded…

Len Ishmael, Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), will participate in the OECD Future of Development Cooperation Conference, to be held in Paris, France, on May 11-12, 2026.The conference will bring together policymakers, experts, and international organizations to discuss the future of international development cooperation in a fragmented global context, ahead of the launc…

 Le Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) et le Geological Sustainable Mining Institute (GSMI) de l’Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) organisent conjointement une rencontre autour du thème « Matières premières critiques en Afrique : enjeux transversaux et perspectives émergentes ».Cet événement se tiendra au PCNS le mardi 12 mai 2026 et réunira des experts, chercheurs et profession…

Fathallah Oualalou, Senior Fellow au Policy Center for the New South, participera à un webinaire intitulé « Les bouleversements géopolitiques et le financement des économies de la région MENA », organisé conjointement par la Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international et le Global Institute for Transitions, le lundi 11 mai 2026 à 16h00 (Rabat). Il interviendra aux cô…

 In a context marked by the acceleration of climate, energy, and technological transitions, sustainable mobility is increasingly emerging as a strategic pillar of public policy and industrial development. It represents a key lever for reconciling economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and the improvement of citizens’ quality of life.The Rabat–Salé–Kénitra region stands as a s…

Le lancement de l’Ouvrage ‘The Oxford Handbook of the Moroccan Economy’ marque une étape majeure dans l’analyse académique et orientée vers les politiques publiques de la trajectoire de développement du Maroc. Premier ouvrage de la collection Oxford Handbook entièrement consacré à l’économie marocaine, il réunit plus de cinquante chercheurs et praticiens des politiques publiques à travers trente-q…

Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean have both the potential and the desire to transform their people's lives through Green Industrial Policy. Yet they have long been constrained by structural obstacles embedded in the international system. The current rupture in that system, which has eroded the legitimacy and functionality of international institutions, has further weakened collective respon…

Depuis 2016, le Policy Center for the New South et le Centre de Géopolitique d’HEC Paris unissent leurs expertises dans le cadre des Dialogues Stratégiques, une plateforme biannuelle de réflexion géopolitique. En conjuguant une approche comparative Afrique-Europe et une lecture critique des grands enjeux contemporains, ces rencontres visent à nourrir un dialogue interdisciplinaire entre chercheurs…

Le 5 mai, le Policy Center for the New South a eu le plaisir d’être accueilli par le Cercle des économistes pour un échange autour de trois enjeux clés : la jeunesse, les transformations économiques globales et la recomposition des équilibres internationaux.Les discussions ont notamment mis en lumière la diversité des jeunesses d’aujourd’hui, particulièrement marquée dans les pays du Sud, ainsi qu…

By invitationKonrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) are jointly organizing the 1st edition of the PCNS-KAS Cross-Policy Dialogue, scheduled for May 4th, 2026 at KAS Headquarters in Berlin - Germany.This first edition, titled “Securing Mediterranean and Atlantic Arteries: Geopolitics, Connectivity and the New Security–Economy Nexus” will highlight how Euro-Med…

 Le Policy Center for the New South prendra part à la 31ème Edition du Salon Internationale de l’Edition et du Livre qui se tiendra du 1er au 10 Mai 2026 à l’espace OLM Souissi.Cette participation s’inscrit dans la continuité de notre engagement à promouvoir le savoir, enrichir la réflexion collective et renforcer notre lien avec le grand public.À travers un stand dédié, le Policy Center for…

This Africafé episode features Patience Chiradza from the African Union, discussing the critical role of African women in governance and peacebuilding.  It highlights existing frameworks like the Maputo Protocol and acknowledges progress, while emphasizing persistent barriers such as cultural norms, limited access to education, and financial constraints in politics.  The discussion under…

 The Insights4Peace Knowledge Series is an initiative under NeTT4Peace, designed to enhance the expertise of D-PAPS experts through expert-led discussions on peace, security, and governance. Each session brings together leading African think tanks to share evidence-based insights and foster an interactive dialogue that supports decision-making within the African Union (AU). This session,…

 Lieu : Théâtre de l’Université Ibn Tofail - Campus universitaire de KénitraDepuis 2021, le Policy Center for the New South, le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement (PNUD) et la Banque mondiale portent conjointement l’initiative « Parlons Développement », une plateforme de réflexion collective sur les enjeux du développement durable au Maroc. Destinée aux jeunes et organisée…

 By InvitationThe Policy Workshop, organized within the framework of the IDRC-funded project “Climate–Care Nexus: Adapting Care Systems to Climate and Migration Pressures in North and West Africa”, is designed as a policy and research dialogue bringing together public decision-makers, international organizations, and leading experts.The workshop aims to position the climate–care nexus as a cr…

يشهد المغرب تحولًا سريعًا في صناعة السيارات الكهربائية، مدفوعًا باستثمارات كبيرة وطموح للانتقال من مجرد منصة تركيب إلى فاعل صناعي متكامل. وبين فرص بناء صناعة بطاريات محلية وخلق وظائف جديدة، تبرز أيضًا تحديات مرتبطة بنقل التكنولوجيا، والتشغيل، والاستدامة. في هذه الحلقة، نفكك هذا التحول ونتساءل: هل نحن أمام قفزة صناعية حقيقية أم مجرد إعادة إنتاج لنموذج قديم بثوب جديد؟

 Le Maroc se trouve à un tournant décisif. Des décennies de progrès constants ont conduit le pays à un seuil où le modèle de croissance actuel — fondé sur l’investissement public et l’accumulation des facteurs de production — atteint ses limites. Pour passer de la trajectoire de croissance actuelle de 3 à 4 % à un taux soutenu de 5,6 % et créer les 1,4 million d’emplois formels dont le Maroc…