STAPLES Project was presented by the 𝗙𝗲𝘇 𝗠𝗲𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 by the partner ASCAME-Association of Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry -under the theme “𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬: 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀-𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘰 I𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳: 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 & 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.”

ASCAME was one of the partners of this edition organized by the CCIS Fès-Meknès and the Foundation Forum Économique Fès-Meknès from December 5 to 7, 2024.

Under the theme ‘Horizon 2030: Economic Dynamics’, the forum focused on Morocco’s most recent stage, marked by the necessary transition to a more efficient, equitable and environmentally friendly development model. More specifically, the forum focused on the role of territories in the development of countries, exploring the levers for better articulation between local and national dynamics, and enhancing the potential of each region as an engine for growth and innovation

This prestigious event brought together business leaders, academic experts, policymakers, and chambers of commerce from across the 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻, aimed at fostering innovation and sustainable development in the Fez-Meknes region, strengthening resilience in the global agri-food supply chain.

Luis Miranda, Project Manager at ASCAME, emphasised STAPLES’ vital role in understanding the stressors and external shocks of the global cereal value chain—a challenge that became evident following disruptions caused by the war between Russia and Ukraine.

With ASCAME as a key partner, leading institutions from Spain (Cámara de Comercio de Sevilla), Morocco (CCIS Fez Meknes & CCIS Casablanca Settat), and Egypt (CCI Alexandria & FEDCOC) will be instrumental in supporting research activities throughout the project.

For more information on the event, visit ASCAME website: ASCAME, partner of the Fès Meknès Economic Forum – ASCAME