A scholarly centre based in Morocco, founded in January 2026. The Centre is devoted to research in law, economics and the social sciences, to spreading legal culture, to supporting researchers and students, and to national and international scholarly cooperation.
Aims
- Promote scholarly research in law, economics and the social sciences
- Spread legal culture and bring it closer to society
- Support researchers and students throughout their work
- Organise conferences, seminars and training programmes
- Publish or host scholarly journals, reports and book series
- Build cooperation with national and international institutions
Legal framework
The Centre is governed by Dahir No. 1.58.376 of 15 November 1958 on the right of association. Its statutes were adopted unanimously by the constitutive general assembly, and its duration is unlimited.
Principles
The Centre works with full independence, with no political or trade-union character, and may open local, regional and international branches.
Governance
- The ordinary general assembly meets every three years to approve the activity and financial reports; an extraordinary assembly may be called at the request of a majority of members.
- A five-member bureau runs the Centre; the president represents it and signs partnership and cooperation agreements.
- Meetings are held in person or online; decisions are taken unanimously or by majority.
Membership
- Categories: Founding, honorary, supporting and benefactor members
- Eligibility: Aged 18 or over, of good standing, and holding a higher degree or professional experience
- Procedure: Membership is by online form approved by the bureau; the membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December.