the 5ᵗʰ National Debate on Social and Solidarity Economy

Held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God Assist Him, the National Debate on Social and Solidarity Economy serve as an institutional reference framework for all stakeholders in the sector.

They represent a key moment of consultation, mobilization, and strategic reflection on the challenges, progress, and future prospects of SSE in Morocco.

The fifth edition of the debate marks a pivotal step in the process of recognition, structuring, and development of the SSE. It aims to co-construct a framework law that clearly defines the scope of the sector, its fundamental principles, organizational forms (cooperatives, associations, mutual societies, and social enterprises with limited profit), as well as appropriate mechanisms for governance, support, and financing.

Through thematic panels, high-level conferences, masterclasses, participatory workshops, and an exhibition showcasing local initiatives, the event serve as a platform for reflection, innovation, and convergence in support of a promising, dynamic sector fully integrated into the Kingdom’s public policies.

2025 Debate program

 Day 1 - 17 June 2025

Morning

Official opening

Panel 01

Public Policies for the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)

Ministers’ Panel: Cross Perspectives and Shared Experiences

Theme:

How can states strengthen their commitments to SSE in light of the UN resolution and the African Union’s Decade Strategy to promote inclusive and sustainable local development?

PANel 02

Territorialization of SSE and Convergence of Public Policies

Theme:

How can advanced regionalization contribute to co-constructing a social and solidarity economy that fosters equity and social justice?

PANel 03

Innovation and Academic Research in SSE

Theme:

SSE and local development: towards which innovative and sustainable economic models at the heart of scientific reflection?

PANel 04

International Cooperation and Innovative Financing

Theme:

What kind of supportive cooperation ecosystem enables SSE to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

 Day 2 - June 18, 2025

Axis 01

Financing and impact investment

Theme:

Financial innovation for the SSE: Adapted and sustainable financing mechanisms

Axis 02

Governance and legal framework

Theme:

Current status and outlook for the SSE legal framework

Axis 03

Research and social innovation

Theme:

SSE entrepreneurship models

Axis 04

Digitalization and artificial intelligence

Theme:

The digital transformation of SSE structures: opportunities and challenges

Axis 05

Gender, inclusion and youth

Theme:

SSE, a lever for economic empowerment and inclusion for women and young people

Axis 06

Territorial value chains

Theme:

The role of SSE ecosystem players in local development

Axis 07

Standards, quality and design

Theme:

Moroccan cultural heritage: cross-fertilization of experiences and prospects for the SSE

Axis 08

Mutual insurance and social coverage

Theme:

Social security coverage for SSE players: issues, challenges and prospects

Parallel sessions

Financing and impact investment

Theme:

Workshops & Master Class, B2B and B2C Meetings

Submit a question or comment

A dedicated space is available for you to submit your questions or comments about the panels. Your contributions may be shared with the panelists or included in the discussions during the sessions.

Relive the highlights of previous editions of the Conference on our dedicated YouTube playlist.