The International Forum of Moroccan Competencies Abroad (Forum International des Compétences Marocaines Résidant à l’Étranger) was set up in 2007 to mobilize the skills and investments of Moroccans abroad to support development projects under the national economic and social plan. Based on a public-private partnership around business, science and research interests, it involves the diaspora in its planning. Their expertise offers a more cost effective alternative to expensive foreign experts working on development schemes in Morocco.