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

Dr. Rachid Serraj

Director of Africa Initiative and Associate Dean of Strategy (CSAE)

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Dr. Bouchaib Boulanouar

Dr. Bouchaib Boulanouar

Senior Officer

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Fatima Ezzahra MOUTIK

Fatima Ezzahra MOUTIK

Research & Development Engineer

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Azeez Adewale HAMZAT

Azeez Adewale HAMZAT

Outreach Officer

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Walid Bouibes

Walid Bouibes

Admin Assistant

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Hajar Bahi

Hajar Bahi

Data, horizon scanning and strategy Analyst

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Fatima Zzahra Wahrour

Fatima Zahra Wahrour

Entrepreneurship and Communication

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