ERSENILDA ELEZI AT THE MARRAKESH ECONOMIC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM
Ersenilda Elezi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ABSL Albania, recently attended the Second Edition of the Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean Region and Gulf. Held on July 11-12, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco, the event brought together leaders and experts to address important economic and environmental issues.
Addressing Big Challenges
The forum focused on major challenges like climate change, the lingering effects of the pandemic, and geopolitical tensions, including the war in Ukraine and the Middle East crisis. These issues significantly impact the stability and prosperity of the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf regions. Participants discussed the need for coordinated and innovative approaches to deal with these problems.
Day 1 Insights
Day 1 kicked off with a high-level opening ceremony, featuring speeches from various speakers. The sessions then moved on to discuss the economic outlook for the regions. Experts from the World Bank, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and other organizations shared their thoughts on economic trends and challenges.
In the afternoon, speakers focused on renewable energy, innovative storage solutions, and international research cooperation. The day ended with a session on funding for startups and MSMEs.
Day 2 Insights
Day 2 began with sessions on digital entrepreneurship and AI challenges. Experts from Amazon and other tech firms discussed the impact of digital transformation and the need for digital skills and infrastructure.
The forum also covered regional economic integration, focusing on collaboration between governments, international organizations, and the private sector, along with removing bureaucratic barriers and offering startup incentives.
Promoting Sustainable Development
A key theme throughout the forum was the shift to renewable energy and promoting sustainable economic practices. With the urgent need to combat climate change, discussions focused on increasing financial efforts, implementing renewable energy solutions, and reducing CO2 emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Conclusion
The Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum was an important event that brought together leaders and experts to share ideas and strategies for addressing key economic and environmental challenges. It highlighted the importance of renewable energy, MSME support, and regional integration for sustainable economic growth. The event showed the need for collective action and cooperation to achieve a prosperous and resilient future for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf regions
