Fatiha Rachedi

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About – Fatiha Rachedi

Ecosystem Builder | Innovation & Entrepreneurship Strategist | Founder, Educator, Policy Advisor

With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and public policy, I’ve worked to build bridges — between education and business, between local talent and global opportunity, and between ideas and the ecosystems that help them grow.

In 1993, I co-founded EGIC, a vocational training center that quickly evolved into one of Algeria’s leading hubs for professional development. Thousands of young people have completed our programs — many of whom are now entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers. EGIC was more than a school — it was a belief: that practical skills foster dignity, and that education can be a powerful engine of transformation.

I’ve designed and led numerous entrepreneurship programs tailored to the unique needs of different audiences:

ELIP (Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Innovation Program) helped emerging leaders bridge the gap between creative thinking and strategic execution.
WEP focused on empowering women by offering entrepreneurial training and building inclusive spaces for their ideas and businesses to flourish.
MEDIApreneur highlighted the untapped potential of the creative industries as engines of innovation and cultural impact.
Kidspreneurs introduced children to problem-solving, initiative, and entrepreneurial thinking from an early age.

Each of these initiatives was more than just a curriculum — it was a tailored response to real-world challenges, rooted in local context and human-centered learning.

In 2016, I founded and led GEN Algeria, the national chapter of a global entrepreneurial network spanning over 160 countries. This platform brought together public and private stakeholders, fostered cross-sector collaboration, and helped position Algeria's entrepreneurial ecosystem on the global stage.

My contributions to public governance include:

Serving as Advisor to the Ministry of SMEs (2003–2009), where I co-developed national strategies for SME support, export readiness, and innovation.
Acting as President of the Information Systems Commission, where I contributed to the digital transformation of the National SME Advisory Council.
Participating as a Member of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CNESE) (2021–2024), where I engaged in national discussions on inclusive development and entrepreneurship.
Being appointed as Board Representative in a public economic enterprise since 2022, with a focus on governance, SME upgrading, and innovation-led transformation.

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If you believe in creating meaningful change through innovation, education, and entrepreneurial action — I’d love to collaborate.