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| Moroccan American Professionals plan Activities in Washington |
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 Over a working lunch, the group debated the goals of the association and sought to find concrete steps to advance the interest of its members while helping the Moroccan American community at large. After a few ideas were exchanged it transpired that there was a need to use the wealth of backgrounds, experiences, and ideas and make them available for new Moroccan professionals and students who are seeking to enter the workforce. Moreover, the Moroccan American professional community boasts among its members financial professionals, economic advisors, tourism consultants, physicists, and gourmet chefs, all of whom can be an asset to their home country’s development aims. It was stressed, therefore, that the ministry of Moroccans living broad should pay particular attention to this group as they have the willingness and the skills to contribute to Morocco’s growth. Some members also urged the Moroccan professional community to be more vocal with concerns and suggestions, which can be made directly to the proper Moroccan authorities. In line with this discussion, a draft program for Moroccan-American Bridges, the annual gathering of Moroccan professionals in Casablanca, which is organized by AMPA, was circulated for comments and suggestions. This year’s theme is Green Energy: Technology and Opportunities. It will feature highly-regarded speakers such as Sebastien Raoux, a member of the intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and a co-recipient of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The Association of Moroccan Professionals in American (AMPA) is a non-profit organization established to promote networking among experienced, successful, and active Moroccan professionals in the United States. The goal of the association is provide members with a comprehensive platform in which they can easily share their knowledge and contacts to advance their social and professional development.
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A response to Brian Morocco when it comes to business has lot of different rules and disciplines than most western countries do; these rules/disciplines need to be learned and understood or at least taken under consideration before stepping into the business world over there. Like every country there are written rules and there is also the common sense, in this case the common sense lies in the culture itself. Another thing to keep in mind that our law system is different, we follow sharia law ( Islamic law)which on its own is a different field of study. There is however great potential of profit generating in this country, there are still lot of fields to either dominate or initiate, especially in the service industries. The best way to do business, in my opinion, over there is to hire locals or partner up with someone local that is familiar with both the field of business you want to be in, and the culture/customs of the country. I would also suggest to always have a lawyer that keeps the company on the right track regarding legal matters and ethical matters.. PS: having an expatriate to experience the Moroccan life does not mean he/she would understand the essence of why and when we do things. They might only learn about 25% of that culture. Sometimes a sociologist can help understand the traditions of a country, but maybe not the business culture itself. Our government regime is different and the way it is dealt with is also different. Morocco works mostly with connections, the right connections can ease the process of setting up your business, the wrong one can make it fall apart... |
Moroccan Citizen
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AMPA fan I am proud of AMPA and its mission to unite Moroccan professional and allow them the opportunity to get to know each other and share professional/business experiences. I also like the fact that AMPA continues to organize events in Morocco that serve as a link for those who are interested in relocating back to Morocco. |
Casa
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Is AMPA a model org? I think AMPA is a model not for profit Moroccan-American association. Elected leadership every 2 to 4 years, most women on the board and management team (almost 50%) and best national and international coverage with events in many US states and a yearly one in Morocco. In addition, it has a great mix of professional events and charity work. AMPA, you make us proud. |
Another lady!
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There seems to always be some sort of discrimination or another at Moroccan meetings When it is not due to social class, it has to do with the sex of the people involved! Yet another wonderful example of how Moroccan women are not included! And please, before you jump to your guns and accuse me of not making an effort, know that I have perused through the entire website on countless occasions trying to figure out what is going on and where, to no avail!! It seems as though our philosophy is one of seclusion, so be it! I guess I no longer have to try to embrace my Moroccan roots through a mere belonging to some association! I wish we had the same social network in place in SoCal! To think that I often longed to so-called better organized East Coast gatherings! I had it all wrong! Wish I could go back! |
Brian
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Foreign investors beware! Potencial American investors should be warned that Morocco has recently expelled and/or banned foreigners with no due process and no written reason; then reporting in the papers it was because of breaking laws pertaining to their religeon. Many private investors are being affected by this (including Americans). Unless I see clearer laws protecting foreign investment for this currrent political scandal I cannot recomend investing in Morocco. Peace, B |
Brian
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Please warn American Investors Americans investing in Morocco should know that in recent days Americans have been expelled or banned from entering Morocco even though they have investments in the country. No written reasons have been given and no due process has been offered. Finally the American Ambassador is siding with American Citizen Interests in Morocco. The FTA should be reconsidered. Peace, Brian |
MN
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... It's easy no need for too many meetings. there are many villages in Morocco without drinking water, electricity or schools. build them. |
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