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 movement and re-establishing cooperative identity, organized in partnership with the Regional Delegation of the Office of Cooperative Development, the Regional Directorate of Vocational Training, and AIDECA.
Regional Forum on Structuring the Cooperative Movement
On 24 April 2025, the city of Béni Mellal hosted a regional forum under the theme “Structuring the Cooperative Movement and Re-establishing Cooperative Identity in Béni Mellal-Khénifra”. The event was organized by the Regional Delegation of the Office of Cooperative Development for the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region, in partnership with the Regional Directorate of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion for Béni Mellal-Khénifra, and the Association Al Intilaka (AIDECA).
A Space for Exchange and Collective Reflection
The forum brought together actors from the cooperative movement, representatives of public institutions, cooperatives, and civil society organizations. The programme included plenary interventions and debates on structuring cooperation and re-establishing cooperative identity in the region.
Showcasing Cooperatives and Artisan Products
An exhibition space highlighted the productions of local cooperatives, including the women’s cooperative “اليد الواحدة” (El-yed El-wahida) for traditional industry and natural products. Participants presented their artisanal creations and products, illustrating the vitality of the cooperative movement in the region.
Organizing Partners
- Regional Delegation of the Office of Cooperative Development — Béni Mellal-Khénifra
- Regional Directorate of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion — Béni Mellal-Khénifra
- Association Al Intilaka (AIDECA) — Partner association
