About Us
Building Bridges for Africa’s Future
Our Story
The UM6P - Africa Initiative Department, based at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Benguerir, Morocco, serves as a catalyst for collaboration and innovation across the continent. We contribute to advancing UM6P’s role in higher education, research for development (R4D), innovation, and entrepreneurship by facilitating strategic partnerships, building on OCP’s on-the-ground efforts, and supporting interdepartmental coordination to help address Africa’s socio-economic development priorities.
Our Team

Dr. Rachid Serraj
Director of Africa Initiative and Associate Dean of Strategy (CSAE)
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Explore how we’re shaping Africa’s future through collaboration.
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