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AMSAWAS+ bootcamp strengthens elected women's leadership in local decision-making
An intensive session for elected women in Azilal Province on the 2026 elections, inclusive territorial plannin…
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AMSAWAS+ opening workshop equips young women for civic and political participation
An opening workshop for young women in Azilal Province on civic participation, the updated electoral framework…
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AMSSA-AI regional dialogue opens debate on inclusive digital governance in Béni Mellal-Khénifra
AIDECA convened a regional multi-stakeholder dialogue on inclusive digital governance and artificial intellige…
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AIDECA joins UNESCO's Global Civil Society Organizations and Academic Network on AI Ethics and Policy
UNESCO’s Global Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and Academic Network on AI Ethics and Policy is a collaborat…
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AIDECA joins national civil society partnership forum; new capacity-building convention signed
At the seventh national forum on partnership and civil society in Béni Mellal, AIDECA signed an agreement to s…
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Regional Climate Adaptation Forum brings territorial actors together in Béni Mellal
AIDECA organized the regional forum on climate change adaptation in Béni Mellal-Khénifra, building on ASTA res…
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Azilal youth entrepreneurship programme adds digital, AI, and women entrepreneur moments in 2026
Under the INDH youth economic inclusion programme in Azilal, AIDECA supported digital and AI training in youth…
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AIDECA wins the CDG Social Impact Prize 2026
AIDECA was recognized in Rabat with the CDG Social Impact Prize 2026, highlighting its field action for vulner…
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Ahl Merbaa Commune, Fquih Ben Salah Province, Presents Results of Participatory Climate Change Adaptation Process
A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 64 actors to present the results of a participatory diagnost…
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Elected women: Afourar training-action workshop on inclusive institutional communication (24/9/2025)
Training-action workshop bringing together representatives from 13 communes in Béni Mellal-Khénifra, focused o…
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Training session on inclusive territorial planning — AMSSAWASS project
Training session for elected officials and representatives of advisory bodies on equality, equity of opportuni…
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Had Bouhssousen Commune, Khénifra Province, Presents Results of Participatory Climate Change Adaptation Process
A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 63 participants to present six months of participatory work …
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Oulad Knaw Commune, Beni Mellal Province, Presents Results of Participatory Climate Change Adaptation Process
A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 69 actors to present the synthesis of six months of particip…
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Elected women: bootcamp of the 2nd cohort — Demnate (4–6 & 19–20 July 2025)
Highlights from the bootcamp of the 2nd cohort of elected women from Béni Mellal–Khénifra: 5 days of training …
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Azilal Commune Engaged in Participatory Process to Strengthen Climate Change Adaptation
A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 65 participants on July 18, 2025 to present the results of s…
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Naour Commune, Beni Mellal Province, Presents Results of Participatory Climate Change Adaptation Process
A multi-stakeholder meeting brought together over 72 actors to present the results of six months of participat…
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Signing of assurif Support and Accompaniment Agreements for Entrepreneurial Projects — Afourar, 10 July 2025
Highlights from the signing ceremony of support and accompaniment agreements for eight small businesses in the…
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Had Bouhssousen Commune Launches Participatory Diagnostic Process for Climate Change Adaptation
Within the ASTA project framework, Had Bouhssousen commune, Khénifra province, in partnership with AIDECA, has…
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Results and Outcomes of the Pre-Creation Entrepreneurship Pathway for Youth Project Idea Holders in Azilal Province
Within the framework of the National Initiative for Human Development Programme III, AIDECA implemented, in pa…
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Regional Multi-Stakeholder Meeting « Monitoring and Evaluation of Territorial Policies from a Gender Perspective » — Afourar, 21 June 2025
Highlights from the regional multi-stakeholder meeting in Afourar, which brought together elected officials, c…
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Forum of Opportunities in Azilal — Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Development
Forum of Opportunities on 22-23 May 2025 in Azilal: exhibition of opportunities, thematic workshops on sustain…
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Highlights from the Pitch Workshop for Selected Small Businesses under the ASSURIF Project
14 May 2025 — Youth and women participants in the ASSURIF project presented their proposals to the selection c…
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Regional Forum: Structuring the Cooperative Movement and Re-establishing Cooperative Identity in Béni Mellal-Khénifra
Highlights from the regional forum held in Béni Mellal on 24 April 2025 on structuring the cooperative movemen…
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Strengthening local capacities in the face of climate risks: a participatory tool in action
Within the ASTA project framework, Afourar hosted a training and work session on 12-13 April 2025 for elected …
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Regional Conference on Women Elected Officials: Breaking Barriers in Moroccan Local Governance
AIDECA presents groundbreaking research on challenges facing women in politics across Beni Mellal-Khénifra. Di…
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Highlights from an Interactive Event on Women's Entrepreneurship in Azilal
An inspiring interactive event on women's entrepreneurship as a key lever for economic empowerment of women in…
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Women's entrepreneurship: an essential lever for strengthening women's economic empowerment — Azilal 12 March 2025
Highlights from an inspiring event organised at Azilal Youth Platform in the framework of International Women'…
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Training Bootcamp for Women Elected Officials in Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region
A specialized bootcamp helps women elected officials strengthen governance skills and implement gender-respons…
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First ASTA Climate Change Bootcamp Held in Azilal
Local officials and administrators gather for a four-day training bootcamp on climate change adaptation strate…
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First climate change bootcamp in Azilal — 13–16 February 2025
Azilal hosted the first climate change bootcamp within the ASTA project framework, for elected officials, admi…
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Regional Research Findings on Green Entrepreneurship in Béni Mellal-Khénifra
AIDECA presents findings from a comprehensive participatory research on green entrepreneurship opportunities i…
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Strengthening the Voice and Capacities of Elected Women to Accelerate Inclusive Territorial Development and End Violence Against Women
AMSSAWASS project closing regional meeting bringing together over 121 participants to present results, best pr…
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From AI Tools to Policy Tables: AIDECA's Journey into Digital & AI Inclusion
From training CSOs in generative AI to submitting policy briefs to Morocco's Ministry of Finance and engaging …
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Celebrating Amazigh New Year 2975: A Colorful Evening of Culture and Heritage
A look back at the highlights of our cultural evening celebrating Amazigh New Year 2975, featuring performance…
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