Kamal Akaya has an international development background with extensive experience in program management, civic engagement, and cross-cultural communication. Currently serving as the Morocco Country Director for the Center for International Private Enterprise since September 2023, Kamal oversees strategic program implementation, financial operations, and business development initiatives throughout Morocco. His professional background includes roles as Program Manager at CIPE, Project Manager at SimSim Participation Citoyenne, and various leadership positions with international organizations focused on youth empowerment, environmental advocacy, and civic education.
A multilingual professional fluent in English, French, Arabic, and Tamazight, Kamal’s educational background includes a BA in Linguistics from Cadi Ayad University in Marrakech. His extensive international training includes participation in prestigious programs such as the Professional Fellow Program funded by the US State Department, the Middle East and Mediterranean Summer School in Switzerland, and conflict resolution training with the Goethe Institute in Germany. Throughout his career, Kamal has demonstrated exceptional skills in developing partnerships, managing cross-cultural teams, and implementing impactful community development projects across Morocco and the broader MENA region.