Marrakesh hosts next month Mediterranean Development Forum

Marrakesh will host next September 3-6 the Mediterranean Development Forum, which is co-sponsored by "Maroc 2020" association, the World Bank and 11 Mediterranean institutes.

According to "AFP" news agency which quoted a statement from "Maroc 2020," some 350 researchers from north Africa and the Middle East will ponder during three days how to promote the exchange of knowledge and to establish networks and partnership actions in the region.

In addition to Moroccan officials, delegates of the World Bank are expected to address the forum.