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DYNAMICS
OF DEVELOPMENT
IN AFRICA :
SKILLS, JOBS 
AND PRODUCTIVITY

Conference-debate organized
on April 15, 2025, from 09:00 to 13:00
Casablanca-Settat Regional Headquarters

A conference moderated by Abdellah Tourabi

A CFC INSIGHTS 
CONFERENCE

CFC INSIGHTS is back with an event dedicated to presenting the report "Dynamics of Development in Africa 2024: Skills, Jobs & Productivity," co-produced by the OECD and the African Union.

In the context of projected economic growth of 4% in 2025, Africa faces significant challenges in productivity and the creation of quality jobs. This report highlights the importance of skill development and their alignment with employment opportunities, particularly in strategic sectors such as digital, infrastructure, and renewable energy.

The presentation will be followed by a high-level panel featuring experts, public and private sector representatives, and academics who will provide their insights on these key issues for the future of the labor market in Africa.

Register now to attend this conference!

WELCOME 
ADDRESS

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ABDELLATIF
MAZOUZ


President of the 
Casablanca-Settat 
Regional Council

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SAID 
IBRAHIMI


CEO of
Casablanca Finance 
City Authority

OPENING 
SPEECHES

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NIZAR
BARAKA


Minister of Equipment
and Water

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RAGNHEIÐUR 
ELÍN ÁRNADÓTTIR


Director of the OECD
Development
Centre

ROUNDTABLE


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KHALID 
BADDOU


Chief of Staff,
Director of Institutional 
Affairs - UM6P

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JAVIER 
DIAZ CASSOU


Senior Economist 
for Morocco 
World Bank

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LOUBNA 
TRICHA


General Director
OFPPT

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BADR 
CHOUFARI


Managing Director 
and Partner - Boston Consulting Group


PROGRAM

09:00 - 09:30 Welcome coffee
09:30 - 09:35 Welcome address by the President of the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council

Abdellatif Mazouz

09:35 - 09:40 Welcome address by the CEO of Casablanca Finance City Authority

Said Ibrahimi

09:40 - 09:50 Opening speech by the Minister of Equipment and Water

Nizar Baraka

09:50 - 10:00 Opening speech by the Director of the OECD Development Centre

Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir

10:00 - 10:20 Presentation of the OECD report

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Arthur Minsat

10:20 - 10:30 Q&A with the audience
10:30 - 11:30 Panel discussion

SPEAKERS

Khalid Baddou - Javier Diaz Cassou - Loubna Tricha - Badr Choufari

11:30 - 11:50 Q&A with the audience
11:50 - 12:00 Conclusion
12:00 - 13:00 Networking lunch

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