The SIAM 2011, a living solidarity
The SIAM 2011, a living solidarity
The International Fair of Agriculture in Morocco (SIAM), whose sixth edition is scheduled from April 27 to May 1 in Meknes, is organizing this year's theme of "Agriculture solidarity."
Under the high patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, this edition has come "to confirm all the space that now occupies the SIAM in the international calendar of industry events," said Jawad Chami, Show Director.
ACIS is "in some editions only become a professional fair in Morocco and Africa," he says in an article published on the event website.
Returning to the theme of this edition, Mr. Chami said that Moroccan agriculture is "marked by strong contrasts and faces many challenges," explaining that "it is now part of a sustainable development approach source of wealth and jobs. "
The inclusive and sustainable development of Moroccan agriculture is a strong strategic focus in the Green Morocco Plan, he noted, saying the "SIAM reflects this approach and wants to be a vehicle for economic development to support populations and territories. "
The Green Morocco Plan (TMP), do we remember, was the major objective to promote modern agriculture and high value added, will become the main vehicle for development.
It also aims at adopting an approach geared towards the fight against poverty through increased agricultural income more fragile, especially in peripheral areas, while getting down to end the dichotomy "Agriculture traditional / modern agriculture" to include all social categories and regions in an act of restructuring the agricultural sector, crucial for the country.
The 2011 SIAM seeks to "promote the attractions and specificities of terroirs of origin in order to develop sustainably and constructive bilateral exchanges between local and international operators in the sector," says Shami.
During this event, the sixteen regions of the United probably try to value the diversity of their productions, while the 30 participating countries will reaffirm their willingness to actively participate in building a framework for exchanges and partnerships solidarity.
A series of meetings and conferences are scheduled on the sidelines of the exhibition with the participation of experts and specialists in Morocco and abroad to discuss issues moult dealing with all aspects of the solidarity economy.
The Fair, which will accommodate, according to organizers, some 650,000 visitors, will also offer participants the opportunity to make contacts and enter into partnerships.
Like previous editions, the exhibition is built around nine themes that are po "and the institutional sponsors", "the 16 Regions of the Kingdom", the "International", "agricultural products", " the agricultural supply "," agricultural machinery "," Nature and Environment "and" the Souk (cooperatives, associations, local produce) "and" farming ".
The SIAM 2011 is organized with the support of various sponsors and partners whose contribution will help the success of this event, featuring 800 exhibitors including 100 from abroad.
The fair will be preceded on April 26th of the 4th National Conference on Agriculture to be held under the theme "Agricultural Marketing: Agricultural serve, serve the consumer. They allow managers to take stock of the annual statement of the sector and present the results of the crop year.
