Belgacem Rahmani
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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 1 Belgacem Rahmani 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 • • - 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 • • • • • - 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 • 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 Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco 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 Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco 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 Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Basic facts Official name : Al Mamlaka Al Maghribiya (Kingdom of Morocco) Capital : Rabat Population : 32.2 millions Area : 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 Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco 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 Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco 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. Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco 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: • • • • Managers of large Moroccan companies Government representatives Business chamber members Canadian officials at the Embassy Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Some Moroccan businesses Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Tentative calendar: 17 June – 2 July 2013 Monday Thursday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Latest departure Arrival in from Montréal Casablanca Start of activities Business visits Business visits FREE FREE 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Business visits Business visits Business visits Business visits FREE FREE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Business visits Business visits End of Campus Business visits Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Towns in which the Campus Morocco will take place: • • • • • Casablanca Rabat Tanger Fès Meknès* Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Tanger Rabat Casablanca Belgacem Rahmani Fès Campus Morocco Tanger Rabat Fès Casablanca Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Both week-ends of the Campus are free • First week-end on the Mediterrenean Coast • Second week-end on the Atlantic Coast Belgacem Rahmani Campus CampusMorocco Maroc Weather at that time of year • Average temperature: 26°C • Rainfall : 10 mm • Humidity : 82% Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco 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 • Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco 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$C Flight tickets has to be purchased individually by the students. Prices vary a lot depending on the time ________________________ Grand total of Campus Morocco 2 600$ à 3300$C of purchase and itinerary. Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Hotels • Double occupancy room • You chose with whom you want to share the room • Single occupancy is available, but more expensive. Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Casablanca : 7 nights Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Rabat : 2 nights Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Tanger : 4 nights Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Fès: 2 nights Belgacem Rahmani Campus Morocco Merci Question ? Belgacem Rahmani