Global Forum on Migration and Development
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Date Shared: 
Thursday, December 26, 2013 - 10:45
Title: 

MEDMA 2

Countries and areas: 
Belgium, Morocco
Partner(s): 
National Governments of Morocco and Belgium
Thematic Area: 
Diasporas
Tags: 
Migration, Trade and Investments, Policy Coherence, Temporary and Circular Labour Migration, Capacity Building, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement, Diaspora Investment and Entrepreneurship
Summary: 

MEDMA2 (Mobilisation des Marocains Résidant à l'Étranger pour le Maroc) is a pilot project aimed at mobilising the Moroccan Diaspora legally settled in Belgium to contribute to the development of their country of origin. Financed by the Belgian Cooperation agency, the project has been implemented since May 2012 by the International Organization for Migration, through its offices in Rabat and Brussels.

This project is implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry in charge of Moroccans living abroad (MCCMRE) and the Foundation Hassan II (FHII).

The objective of MEDMA2 project is to show how the Moroccan diaspora can play a positive role in economic and social development of the Northern and the Oriental regions of Morocco.

This project, based on a pluri-annual approach, contributes to the sustainable development of Morocco throught the investment of the MRE in the beneficiary regions of Tanger-Tétouan, Taza Al Hoceima/Taounate and l'Oriental.

GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2013-2014 -  Thematic Survey Report

Link: 

For more information: 

  • https://marocainsdumonde.gov.ma/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2015.04.17_Et...

Source (retrieved on 04/12/2026 - 21:52): https://www.gfmd.org/pfp/ppd/40