Over the past few weeks, the first directions outlined in our previous issue have begun to take shape. The challenge now is to give them a framework, a rhythm and, above all, real practical value for our members.
With this in mind, two projects are taking centre stage. The first is the gradual establishment of thematic committees, designed in a participatory way so that every member can contribute according to their expertise and priorities. The second is the launch of the CCSM Next Leaders mentoring programme, which aims to build lasting bridges between academia and the business world. I discuss them in more detail in the “3 questions for” section of this issue.
These initiatives are part of a broader trajectory; in 2027, the CCSM will celebrate its 40th anniversary, an important milestone in our history that we wish to put to the service of the future. The common thread of this celebration will be dual vocational training, which is a particularly relevant source of inspiration for strengthening young people’s employability and sustainably supporting economic competitiveness.
Impact was precisely the topic at the Swiss-African Business Day, held on 19 June in Geneva under the theme “Africa in a New Global Economy: Trade, Capital, Impact”. This flagship event, of which the CCSM is a partner alongside Switzerland Global Enterprise, brought together decision-makers, investors and business leaders around the issues shaping the continent’s future. It is a reminder of the strategic role our Chamber is called upon to play, from Morocco, in strengthening economic relations between Switzerland and Africa.
This issue also features a portrait of Dr Myriam Belghazi Nciri, founding president of Dar Zhor, the first Moroccan centre dedicated to supportive care in oncology. A career of rare consistency, driven by a deep conviction that caring for patients also means supporting the person in all their complexity.
Our “1 minute, 1 member” section is devoted to Be WTR Morocco, an innovative solution dedicated to more responsible water consumption. Through the testimony of Ben Hecker, Business Development Manager, we discover a model that combines economic performance, reduction of plastic waste and sustainable resource management, in the service of positive impact.
Finally, you will find the highlights that have marked the life of the Chamber in recent weeks — Speed Meeting, Edelweiss L’After, a webinar on textiles — all moments that bring our community to life day after day.
Enjoy your reading and have a wonderful summer.
Guy Escarfail,
President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Morocco