Successful Interactive Event on Women’s Entrepreneurship in Azilal

On March 12, 2025, AIDECA (Association Intilaka for Development, Environment and Culture in Afourer) organized an inspiring interactive event titled “Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Key Lever for Strengthening Women’s Economic Empowerment”. This event took place at the Youth Platform in Azilal as part of the International Women’s Day 2025 celebrations, in partnership with the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) in Azilal province.

Notable Attendance and Engaging Participation

The event witnessed the participation of over 76 attendees, providing a rich opportunity for exchanging experiences and inspiring stories from women who have launched pioneering entrepreneurial initiatives in the Azilal province, as well as highlighting the efforts made by the entrepreneurship support ecosystem in the region.

The event featured valuable contributions from several key stakeholders in the field, including:

  • Representatives from the Social Action Division of Azilal Province
  • The Provincial Directorate of Tourism
  • The Provincial Directorate of Agriculture
  • The Provincial Directorate of Traditional Crafts
  • The Cooperative Development Office at the regional level
  • The National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills (ANAPEC) in Azilal
  • Cooperatives and women entrepreneurs
  • Press and media representatives

The Role of Government Programs in Supporting Women’s Entrepreneurship

The speakers highlighted the vital role of government programs and initiatives in supporting and financing women in the province, which has contributed to:

  • Enhancing opportunities for women’s economic empowerment
  • Opening new prospects for growth and development
  • Encouraging women’s entrepreneurial initiatives
  • Overcoming obstacles that women face in the field of entrepreneurship

Success Stories and Live Testimonials

Several women’s cooperatives shared live testimonials about their successful experiences in entrepreneurship, affirming that economic empowerment is not merely a distant goal but a reality achieved through work and cooperation between different stakeholders.

These testimonials highlighted:

  • The challenges faced by women at the beginning of their projects
  • The innovative solutions they developed to overcome obstacles
  • The support they received from various stakeholders
  • The positive results they achieved at both personal and community levels

Towards a Better Future for Women’s Entrepreneurship

This interactive event is part of the “Income Improvement and Economic Integration of Youth” program in Azilal province, which aims to:

  • Strengthen women’s capacities in the field of entrepreneurship
  • Provide technical and financial support for women’s projects
  • Create employment opportunities for youth and women in the province
  • Contribute to the economic and social development of the region

This event represents an important step towards achieving a comprehensive vision for women’s economic empowerment in Azilal province, which constitutes a fundamental lever for sustainable and inclusive development.