Belgacem Rahmani

Campus
Morocco
2013
Belgacem Rahmani Maître d’enseignement / Service de l’enseignement des affaires internationales
http://www.hec.ca/profs/belgacem.rahmani.html
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Between modernity
and tradition –
Morocco, an
emerging economy
to discover
Belgacem Rahmani
Belgacem Rahmani
Campus Morocco
Belgacem Rahmani: Full-Time Lecturer
Responsible of the BAA option – International Business Department
Head of Campus Morocco
Office 3.205 Tel.: 514-340-6193
[email protected]
Professional experience
• - International projects Director in an SME
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- V.P. – General Director and Associate in an engineering consulting firm
- Consultant and teacher at HEC Montréal, U de Montréal, l’ÉNAP and UQAT since 1996
Other activities: Board member
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- V.P – Montréal Intercultural council (Ville de Montréal)
- HEC alumni network ( two terms)
- Founder and President of the Alumni network’s international committee
- General Secretary of the Fondation Club Avenir
- Founding member and President of the Réseau des universitaires d’origine algérienne (RAUC)
Collaboration with local and foreign media
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Radio-Canada, CBC international (Arabic), La presse, Journal Les Affaires , Afrique Hebdo, Radio
télévision algérienne, Radio Alger – Chaîne 2, Journal l’économiste (Maroc), Journal El Watan
(Algérie), Maroc Hebdo international
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Why Morocco?
Its a pivotal country at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, which offers
a strong contrast to business environment of OECD economies.
• An emerging country that has witnessed a stable economy marked by steady growth,
low inflation, and generally declining government debt, since 1999.
• WTO member since 1995
•Industrial development strategies and infrastructure improvements - most visibly
illustrated by a new port and free trade zone near Tangier - are improving Morocco's
competitiveness.
• It has signed several Free-Trade agreements : USA, European Union, etc…
• A free trade agreement with Canada is under discussion .
• Source: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mo.html
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Why Morocco?
Improving Canadian business and cultural exchanges with Morocco
• Like Canada, Morocco is a full member of La Francophonie. Because of this, Canada has
close ties with Morocco, which is a significant source of immigration. The presence of
what Morocco estimates to be a community of more than 100,000 Moroccans in Canada
(it is the largest North African community in Canada) has become the strongest bond
between Canada and Morocco.
• Every year, nearly 3,000 young Moroccans come to study in Canadian colleges and
universities, traditionally in Quebec, but increasingly in other provinces and territories
as well.
• Trade activities are diversified, focusing not only on exporting goods and services to
Morocco and promoting investments in Canada and Morocco, but also establishing
numerous partnerships with teaching institutions and universities, and setting up
franchises and other activities within the scope of global value chains.
Source: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/morocco-maroc/bilateral_relations_bilaterales/canada_morocco-maroc.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
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Basic facts
Official name :
Al Mamlaka Al Maghribiya (Kingdom of Morocco)
Capital :
Rabat
Population :
32.2 millions
Area
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446 300km2
Currency :
1 CAN$ = ~ 8.12 Dirham (MAD)
National holidays:30 July, Fête du Trône
Languages(s) : Arab(official), Berber dialects,
French, Spanish
Embassador of Morocco to Canada:
His Excellency Ms. Zouzha Chekrouni
Visit of de Mr Harper to Morocco:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysdO7rYTryY
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Basic Facts – Canada /Morocco
Morocco
GDP : ($ billion)
GDP per habitant : ($)
GDP growth rate: (%)
Inflation rate: (%)
Unemployment rate: (%)
98.19
3050.73
4.85
0.91
8.91
Canada
1719.95
49944.08
2.41
2.89
7.47
Economic data (2011) - Trade
Canadian Export to Morocco :
$299 794 541
Canadian import from Morocco :
$119 110 335
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Campus’ objectives
• Go out of your comfort zone.
• Meet with business leaders of a
different market.
• Help you understand and navigate
through a business environment of a
North African country, Morocco.
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Campus’ objectives
Visit organisations in the service and manufacturing
sectors:
Outsourcing companies, call centers, Free trade zone,
craft industry, etc.
Meet with public and private business leaders:
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Managers of large Moroccan companies
Government representatives
Business chamber members
Canadian officials at the Embassy
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Some Moroccan businesses
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Tentative calendar: 17 June – 2 July 2013
Monday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Latest departure Arrival in
from Montréal
Casablanca
Start of
activities
Business visits
Business visits
FREE
FREE
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Business visits
Business visits
Business visits
Business visits
FREE
FREE
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Business visits
Business visits
End of Campus
Business visits
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Towns in which the Campus
Morocco will take place:
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Casablanca
Rabat
Tanger
Fès
Meknès*
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Tanger
Rabat
Casablanca
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Fès
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Tanger
Rabat
Fès
Casablanca
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Both week-ends of the Campus are free
• First week-end on the
Mediterrenean Coast
• Second week-end on the Atlantic
Coast
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Weather at that time of year
• Average temperature: 26°C
• Rainfall : 10 mm
• Humidity : 82%
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Timeline
1. Applications submission (January 16 2013)
Suggestion: Since all the meetings in Morocco are in French (with translation into English), some basic knowledge of
French, although not mandatory to participate in the program, will enable you to further your immersion in the
Moroccan business environment.
2. Applicant selection (February)
3. Preparatory meetings (9 - 12 hours, between April and June)
Introduction to the Moroccan culture, history and
civilization
• Moroccan context within a European, African and
Mediterranean environment.
• Moroccan managerial approach and decision taking
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Costs
Administrative fees
200$C
Program fees (business visits, accommodation, local transport )
1400- 1700$C
total to be paid to HEC Montréal : 1600-1900$C
Flight and insurances
1 000 - 1 400$C
Flight tickets has to be purchased individually by the students. Prices vary a lot depending on the time
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Grand total of Campus Morocco 2 600$ à 3300$C
of purchase and itinerary.
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Hotels
• Double occupancy room
• You chose with whom you want to
share the room
• Single occupancy is available, but
more expensive.
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Casablanca : 7 nights
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Rabat : 2 nights
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Tanger : 4 nights
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Fès: 2 nights
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Merci
Question ?
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