African Research Center for Innovation and Development (ARCID)

National Network
Morocco
Address

Boulevard M.Hassan I - 35 Dakhla Agadir Obtenir l’itinéraire
Lot 483, N°: 1, cité Haut Founty, Agadir
Agadir
Morocco

Telephone
+212661169087
Telephone (other)
+212625521363
E-Mail
oumlilrachid@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
contacts@arcid.org
E-Mail (3)
oumlilrachid@arcid.org
E-Mail (4)
karim.nora@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2015
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information

- Structure of the organization, including number of staff employed and/or partners: ARCID is an NGO, composed by 2 permanent salaries and 20 adherents. Our main partners are: Ibn Zohr University (Morocco), ENCG-Agadir (Morocco); council of Souss Massa region (Morocco), Réseau de Développement de tourisme rural (RDTR)(Morocco); Tropics Magazine (south africa), Konrad Adenauer (Germany), ISM-Dakar; ESCG (Cameroun), Souss Manssa Initiative (Morocco) , Regional Concil of tourism Souss Massa (Morocco), Regioan center for investment(Morocco); Souss Massa culture development (Morocco)    - Sources of fundingr: Council of Souss Massa region; COPELIT ; TAMIMA; Council of Agadir city - Modalities of action: International exchagers; Seminars, concrete projects - Main partners : Council of Souss Massa region; Ibn Zohr University (Morocco), ENCG-Agadir (Morocco); (RDTR)(Morocco); Tropics Magazine (south africa)

Mission and Objectives

The African Research Center for Innovation and Development (ARCID: African Research Center for Innovation & Development) is an non-profit organization dedicated to researchers and professional. It was created in the perspective of developing a new forms of innovation in organizations and contribute to the development of the context of African countries. ARCID aims to forge lasting partnerships between researchers and interested professionals through innovation,culture,  employability and entrepreneurship,  digital Management, Systems and Technologies (STI) and questions on the development of continent.

Main Projects / Activities

  1) WILCA (Week for Internationalizing Local Cultures & Arts), This is an event designed to promote the intangible heritage of Morocco and more precisely that of the region. Inernationals come to share their experiences and values with traditional rural and local troupes. In other words, these troops will sing, dancing or exchange even think locally. WILCA is an original concept inspired by the artistic activities of the ambassador of Moroccan culture in the United States of America, Fattah Abbou, co-founder of the Aza troupe. It is subsequently developed to integrate other facets of the cultural and artistic heritage of the region and seek to internationalize these values.  WILCA has as main objectives : • Capitalisation and internationalisation of cultures and local arts; • Valorisation of cultural and touristic heritage of the region; • simplification of rural tourist destinations and emergence of cultural tourism; • Exploration of tourism potential of hinterland; 2) Journées africaines pour le Développement de l’Emploi (JADE):  JADE cherche à traiter les problématiques liées à l’emploi et l’employabilité́ en Afrique. Ses challenges dépassent une simple création d’opportunités de recrutement dans le contient, et cherche à devenir la première occasion des jeunes pour stimuler leur esprit d’innovation et par conséquent devenir des entrepreneurs créateurs de l’emploi approprié à leur continent.  il vise à donner naissance et à faire émerger une nouvelle génération de jeunes entrepreneurs africains. Cet objectif global peut être décliné en plusieurs sous objectifs spécifiques qui se résument en :  -          Génération des idées de projets innovantes pour les secteurs prometteurs -          Proposition de projets innovants qui répondent aux défis des changements climatiques  -          Formation des jeunes participants aux thématiques de l’entrepreneuriat innovant à bases de ressources limitées -          Mise en place d’une idéa factory pour remédier aux problèmes du changement climatique au niveau de chaque pays  -          Préparer une bonne pépinière de jeunes entrepreneurs vert pour les incubateurs et les business angels       

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We wil contribute to the network  through our civic action that aim to promot sense of particpation and inclusion all the steakholders. ARCID organizes events (WILCA, JADE)  that could bring together many actors, sharing knwoledge and experiences. ARCID could be considerd as a hub where divers actors meet. it consists also of a bridge between Africa and other countries.  

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

the main reasons behing our encentive to join ALF network are:  - Values of the Networks : culture diversity,  diologue and exchange -  Universalism of the network : it integrates people from all over the world - Convergent vision: With ALF network, ARCID shares the same visions

Contact (1) Full Name
Rachid Oumlil
Job Title
President founder
Head of the organisation
Rachid Oumlil
Contact (2) Full Name
Noura Karim
Job Title (2)
General Secretary