General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises
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The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM, French: Confédération générale des entreprises du Maroc, Arabic: الاتحاد العام لمقاولات المغرب) is a Moroccan employers' organization founded in 1947. It represents businesses from across the private sector and acts as an intermediary between employers, public authorities and social partners in Morocco.[1]
| الاتحاد العام لمقاولات المغرب Confédération générale des entreprises du Maroc | |
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| Abbreviation | CGEM |
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| Formation | 1947 |
| Type | Employers' organization |
| Purpose | Representation of private sector interests |
| Headquarters | Casablanca, Morocco |
Region served | Morocco |
| Members | ~90,000 companies |
Official language | Arabic, French |
President | Chakib Alj |
Main organ | General Assembly |
| Website | cgem |
CGEM states that it represents more than 90,000 direct and affiliated members, the majority of which are small and medium-sized enterprises.[2] As of March 2026, its president is Chakib Alj, who was elected in January 2020 and re-elected in May 2023.[3]
History
CGEM was established in 1947 as an employers’ organization representing business interests. From the late 1960s, the confederation underwent a process of restructuring, integrating national business groups and expanding its representativeness within the domestic private sector.[4]
Since the 2000s, CGEM has strengthened its institutional role in economic governance, particularly through its participation in social dialogue with trade unions and the government, and through its involvement in policy discussions related to investment, employment and business regulation.[5]
Mission
CGEM’s mission is to represent and defend the interests of Moroccan enterprises across different sectors and sizes, and to contribute to the improvement of the business environment.[6]
Its activities include participation in social dialogue, consultation with public authorities on economic and labor policies, and advocacy on issues affecting private-sector development.[5] It also contributes to initiatives related to corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, including the introduction of a national CSR label for companies.[7]