Creative industries to flourish through Morocco-EU partnership
Morocco and the EU have initiated three new joint projects to enhance creative industries, according to Moroccan government-friendly Yabiladi on 26th May.
One main ambition is shared between Morocco and the European Union. The key goal is to improve and propel the creative industries between the regions. Some examples of these sectors are art, film, photography and architecture.
The background of art and local history is important in North Africa, as this improves employment and increases the quality of social lives. Reportedly, in Morocco the sector secures over 116,000 jobs, therefore showing the significance of the creative industry to the population. Another significant aim for this alliance is to strengthen the economy and provide more interaction opportunities for the younger generation.
During the ceremony, the contract was chaired by the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid and EU representative, Dimiter Tzantchev. The plans were finalised by Africalia, Goethe-Institut and the Hiba Foundation.
In relation to the EU Delegation, the plans will help support and advocate for upcoming Moroccan artists; creators. The agreement will not only aid the creative industries, but boost the important relationship with the European Union.
Firstly, the project includes advocating for artistic areas and innovating ecosystems. The first plan was powered by Africalia in partnership with the Hiba Foundation and the French Institute. The second plan was led by the Goethe-Institut, the Ali Zaoua Foundation and Wallonie-Bruxelles International. The last project was charged by the Hiba Foundation in partnership with the Association of Independent Radio and Television Stations.
Currently, Bensaid has voiced his opinion over the new projects and the hopeful consequences that will branch out. He declared “sustainable and inclusive national emergence, placing CCIs at the heart of our ambition.” Alongside this, Dimiter Tzantchev stated the creative industry is crucial because “drives innovation, jobs and opportunities for young people, in both Morocco and Europe.” This is an elevating plan for future artists between Morocco and the EU.
Yabiladi, Maghrebi.org
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