Name

Forum 2040

Legal name

Forum 2040

Website

https://forum2040.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Educational Support Services (611710)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

Keywords

• Participatory research
• Education futures
• Youth empowerment
• Collaborative workshops
• African education research

Headquarters

HQ city

Rabat

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Partnerships and Grants: Forum 2040 operates primarily through partnerships with development organizations, foundations, and government agencies. Revenue appears to come from project-based collaborations, technical partnership contributions, and institutional funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forum 2040 is a citizen laboratory that conducts participatory research alongside youth and field actors to explore and build the futures of education in African ecosystems. It delivers proprietary collaborative workshop methodologies — including the Fresque de l'Éducation, Enquête 2040, SCENARIO 2040, Africa Café, and Fresque des Compétences — and publishes prospective studies on educational transformation.

Product overview

Forum 2040 is a citizen laboratory that offers participatory research methodologies and collaborative workshops focused on exploring and building the futures of education in African ecosystems. The core offerings consist of three main methodologies: the Fresque de l'Éducation (a collaborative workshop format), the Enquête 2040 (a large-scale consultation), and Les Contes du futur (illustrated story competitions). The organization also produces research publications such as the 'Les futurs de l'éducation au Sénégal à l'horizon 2040' study. These products work together as a suite of tools that engage youth, educators, and community actors in co-creating visions for the future of education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fresque de l'Éducation: A citizen and collaborative workshop that brings together academic research, lived experiences of youth, and innovative solutions for the future of education.
• L'Enquête 2040
• Les Contes du futur
• Africa Café
• SCENARIO 2040
• Fresque des Compétences

Products and services

• Fresque de l'Éducation

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ participants from 54 countries engaged through Africa Café methodology
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The World BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe World Bank collaborated with Forum 2040 for the 20th edition of #ParlonsDéveloppement, an event focused on the employment market in Morocco. Forum 2040 facilitated a preparatory workshop with 32 students in Fquih Ben Salah.
• PNUD Maroc (UNDP Morocco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNUD Morocco partnered with Forum 2040 for the #ParlonsDéveloppement event series, contributing to discussions on employment and educational challenges in Morocco.
• Policy Center for the New SouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy Center for the New South collaborated with Forum 2040 for the #ParlonsDéveloppement event focused on Morocco's employment market.
• École Supérieure de TechnologieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe École Supérieure de Technologie collaborated with Forum 2040 for the #ParlonsDéveloppement event in Fquih Ben Salah.
• Campus Groupe AFDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Campus Groupe AFD and the AFD EDU division, Forum 2040 facilitated the first 'Fresque des Compétences' for 25 AFD collaborators, addressing educational challenges through collective intelligence workshops.
• JADARA (ONG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJADARA (an NGO) organized the Youth Empowerment Summit - Africa in partnership with Forum 2040 as technical partner. The Africa Café workshop engaged 400+ participants from 54 countries on youth employment and inclusion.
• Union Panafricaine de la JeunessecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Union Panafricaine de la Jeunesse co-organized the Youth Empowerment Summit - Africa with JADARA, with Forum 2040 providing technical expertise through the Africa Café methodology.
• Eranove AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEranove Academy partnered with Forum 2040 to co-organize the conference 'Les nouvelles frontières de l'éducation: innovations, IA et perspectives africaines' in Abidjan and host the first Fresque de l'Éducation workshop in Côte d'Ivoire.
• GS2EminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGS2E partnered with Forum 2040 and Eranove Academy for the conference on new frontiers of education in Abidjan.
• E-learning StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-learning Studio co-sponsored the education conference in Abidjan alongside Forum 2040 and Eranove Academy.
• YUX DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with YUX Design, Forum 2040 unveiled the prospective study 'Les futurs de l'éducation au Sénégal à l'horizon 2040' involving 40 young Senegalese participants in participatory workshops.
• CAIFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAIF supported the participatory workshops in Senegal that contributed to the 'Futurs de l'éducation' study.
• Consortium Jeunesse SénégalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium Jeunesse Sénégal participated as a local partner in educational workshops that informed the Senegal 2040 prospective study.
• Centre de formation professionnelle FisselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe vocational training center in Fissel contributed to participatory workshops exploring educational futures in Senegal.
• EdTech East AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdTech East Africa organized the 10th EdTech Summit in Nairobi where Forum 2040 participated, marking the launch of their East Africa tour. The summit focused on learning resilience through educational technologies.
• THE POETBUILDERScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHE POETBUILDERS partnered with Forum 2040 for the Youth Week in Cameroon, launching a new edition of the 'J'écris' festival in Douala with workshops, poetry championships, and the Fresque de l'Éducation for nearly 200 high school students.
• Fondation Zakoura ÉducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondation Zakoura Éducation partnered with Forum 2040 to conduct three 'Fresques de l'Éducation' mobilizing 80 young people and 10 facilitators in Essaouira and Rabat.
• UNICEF MaroccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF Morocco collaborated with Forum 2040 and Fondation Zakoura on educational workshops in Morocco.
• Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUM6P hosted Forum 2040 during their Morocco mission, enabling the sharing of methodologies and identification of collaboration opportunities.
• École d'Intelligence CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe École d'Intelligence Collective hosted Forum 2040 during their Morocco mission for methodology sharing and potential collaborations.
• Institut de la Francophonie pour l'Éducation et la Formation (IFEF/OIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFEF (OIF) partnered with Forum 2040 for a Fresque de l'Éducation workshop in Dakar during the International Francophonie Day, with 30 students exploring language, technology, and educational orientation challenges.
• Forum des Jeunes de Côte d'IvoireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForum des Jeunes de Côte d'Ivoire participated in SCENARIO 2040 workshops alongside Forum 2040 Côte d'Ivoire.
• Enko EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnko Education participated in SCENARIO 2040 workshops in Côte d'Ivoire.
• TgMaster UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTgMaster University collaborated with Forum 2040 Côte d'Ivoire on SCENARIO 2040 workshops.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enko Education: African private school network with operations across multiple African countries. Comparable as a multi-country African education operator partnering with Forum 2040 on participatory workshops and youth engagement.
• Fondation Zakoura Éducation: Moroccan nonprofit focused on education access and innovation. Directly comparable as a North-African education nonprofit partnering with Forum 2040 on shared programs and operating similar community-mobilization models.
• La Fresque du Climat: Originating organization of the 'Fresque' collaborative workshop format that inspired Forum 2040's Fresque de l'Éducation. Directly comparable as a methodology-led, citizen-driven educational workshop franchise.
• African Leadership University (ALU): Pan-African higher education institution focused on developing African youth leaders. Comparable in mission to reinvent African education through continental-scale programs and youth-centered methodologies.
• Ashoka: Global network supporting social entrepreneurs, with strong Africa presence and a focus on education changemakers. Directly comparable as a participatory social-innovation ecosystem operating across multiple African countries with similar methodology-driven programs.
• PAL Network (People's Action for Learning): Citizen-led learning assessment network operating across multiple countries in Africa and South Asia. Comparable as a participatory, citizen-driven education research and assessment organization.

Broad incumbents

• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit): German development agency running education and youth employment programs across Africa. Comparable as a partner-shaped delivery organization funding and operating participatory education initiatives in the same geographies.
• Teach For All: Global network of independent organizations working to expand educational opportunity. Comparable as a methodology-driven, multi-country education network with a focus on youth leadership development.
• BRAC: One of the world's largest development NGOs with deep education programs across Africa and Asia. Comparable as a scaled citizen-focused education organization operating through community mobilization and partnerships.
• Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA): Continental forum for education policy dialogue in Africa, hosted by the African Development Bank. Comparable as a pan-African education convener connecting governments, donors, and researchers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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