Al Akhawayn Students Tackle Corporate Social Responsibility Concepts

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Published on Friday, 25 November 2011 11:47

Ifrane, November 25, 2011 – A group of Al Akhawayn University students attended a workshop on “The CGEM Label for Corporate Social Responsibility: Principles, Auditing and Compliance,” organized by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the student-run Human Resources Club on November 25, 2011. 

Presenting the case of the General Confederation of Enterprises of Morocco (CGEM), Mrs. Rajae Tazi Sidqui, who is responsible for the Studies, Ethics and Conduct Committee at the CGEM, elaborated on the notion of today’s company, the different roles it plays at both national and international levels, strategies of businesses, sustainable development, and finally the social responsibility of a company. 

Founded in 1947, the CGEM is a private association of entrepreneurs of Morocco. It represents businesses of all sizes and in all sectors (industry, trade, and services). It is a key correspondent with public authorities and social partners. Being a source of business competitiveness and prosperity of the Moroccan economy, the CGEM tackles the national-level economy to promote private initiative. On the international scene, it is actively involved in the promotion of the Moroccan economy and foreign investment to Morocco. For more information, please visit CGEM website.