ODCO Delves into SIAM 2026, Elevating Morocco’s Cooperative Agricultural Landscape. Rabat, Morocco — The Office of Cooperation Development (ODCO) made a resounding entrance at the 18th Morocco International Agriculture Fair (SIAM) in Meknes, underlining its dedication to the advancement of Morocco’s cooperative agricultural sector.
The fair, which concluded on April 28, 2026, under the theme “Sustainable Livestock Production and Food Sovereignty, “showcased the cooperative model as a cornerstone in bolstering Morocco’s agricultural resilience. With a cooperative network of 40,833 agricultural cooperatives, accounting for 61. 5% of the national cooperative network and boasting over 541,000 members as of late 2025, the cooperative sector’s dynamism was on full display.
ODCO’s participation at SIAM 2026 was strategic, aiming to fortify the Green Morocco Plan and Generation Green initiatives, which emphasize economic inclusion and resource pooling.
The ODCO’s establishment as a public institution to support and promote cooperative policies has transitioned from institutional recognition to tangible field action, marking a pivotal shift. Director General Aicha Errifaai highlighted the ODCO’s expanded role from cooperative creation to consolidation, structuring, and professionalization. This evolution is part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability, performance, and socio-economic impact in the cooperative sector.
At SIAM 2026, the cooperative model was presented as a catalyst for economic and social development, particularly in rural areas where resource pooling and economic inclusion are vital.
The fair provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss sustainable development, food security challenges, and climate change adaptation, aligning with the ODCO’s commitment to these issues.
The ODCO’s presentation at the fair included the unveiling of its 2025 performance and strategy, which focuses on strengthening the cooperative sector’s impact on employment, inclusion, and digital transformation. This includes the ‘MOURAFAKA’program, which offers post-creation support to new cooperatives.
An integrated digital framework has also been launched by the ODCO to modernize support for cooperatives, featuring a cooperative project bank, a cooperative marketplace, and the Taawouniya Academy, an online learning platform.
The ODCO’s participation at SIAM 2026 is not just a commitment to sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty but also to economic inclusion and rural empowerment.
As the ODCO continues to support the cooperative sector, the prospects for sustainable job creation and economic growth in rural Morocco are significant, with the strategies and programs presented at SIAM 2026 set to contribute to these objectives.
The ODCO’s debut at SIAM 2026 represents a critical step toward a more sustainable and inclusive agricultural sector in Morocco, and the fair has proven to be a collaborative hub for driving positive change in the industry.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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