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News June 25, 2026 3 min read

UCOTRA Consulting featured by PENRESA for its role in Morocco industrial evolution

PENRESA highlighted UCOTRA Consulting in the Morocco Special Report with Forbes Africa, focusing on industry, investment and transformation.

PENRESA team with UCOTRA Consulting during a meeting in Casablanca

UCOTRA Consulting is now profiled in the 2026 Morocco report “Africa Undiscovered”, produced by PENRESA and hosted by Forbes Africa since August 7, 2026. Marking the firm’s 30th anniversary, the profile examines its data-driven approach and several transformation engagements delivered in Morocco.

Editorial transparency: this profile appears in a sponsored report produced by PENRESA. It is not an accreditation, certification, ranking or independent editorial endorsement by Forbes Africa.

What the publication highlights

The profile presents UCOTRA Consulting as a Moroccan boutique consulting firm established in Casablanca and operating at the intersection of strategy, data, finance and transformation. Mohammed Adnane Berbache and Salim Berbache explain how the firm connects strategic framing with measurable execution for businesses, investors and public institutions across Morocco and Africa.

The report describes a model combining a core team with a network of experts mobilized according to each engagement, with capabilities spanning strategy, finance, innovation, information systems and data science. This approach supports UCOTRA’s work in corporate strategy, digital transformation, Data & Analytics and operational performance.

Three experiences connecting data, industry and transformation

An agricultural profitability and risk platform

The report describes the development of a national profitability and risk analysis platform for the agricultural sector. According to the profile, the solution draws on insights from more than 20,000 farmers and combines a web interface for credit managers with a mobile application enabling users to assess the viability and profitability of agricultural activities.

This experience illustrates a central principle: turning data into a shared decision-making tool for financial institutions and producers. It complements UCOTRA’s expertise in data analytics and market and feasibility studies.

Transformation at the scale of a textile ecosystem

The profile also discusses an engagement to restructure Morocco’s textile ecosystem across fast fashion, denim, technical textiles and local brands. The objective was not to optimize one company in isolation, but to align sourcing, design, industrial capacity and skills development around a shared strategy involving public and private stakeholders. The report links this transformation to sustained export growth in the sector since 2015.

Decarbonizing automotive suppliers

Finally, the report describes a program delivered for ten Moroccan automotive suppliers, combining carbon assessments, decarbonization strategies and photovoltaic deployments across several sites. PENRESA reports an annual reduction of approximately 6,000 tonnes of CO₂ and payback periods of under three years for participating companies.

This case shows how sustainability can become a driver of competitiveness and investment rather than a compliance exercise alone. It extends UCOTRA’s approach to industrial decarbonization and structured finance.

Why this publication matters to executives and investors

A credible industrial project must combine strategic vision, feasibility, financing, governance, field execution and measurable outcomes. Advisory value therefore lies in connecting data across these dimensions and translating ambition into actionable decisions.

The report also highlights UCOTRA’s role with international investors and executives seeking to structure market entry, manage risk and accelerate execution in Morocco and Francophone Africa. To explore these topics further, see our expertise in market and feasibility studies, corporate strategy and operational performance.

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