Keywords: Public Sector


Morocco approves NARSA reform bill to regularize nearly 200 public employees

Morocco has taken a new step toward strengthening the operational capacity of its National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) after lawmakers approved legislation designed to regularize the employment status of nearly 200 public employees assigned to the agency. The House of Councillors adopted Bill No. 61.25......

Egypt adds four state-owned companies to privatisation programme, cabinet announces

Egypt has added four state-owned companies to its ongoing privatisation programme, according to a statement from the cabinet on Sunday, marking another step in the country’s efforts to restructure parts of its public sector and attract greater private investment. The decision reflects continued......

Capita maintains growth forecast as public sector revenue rises

British outsourcing company Capita has reaffirmed its annual revenue growth forecast after reporting stronger performance in its public sector operations during the first months of 2026. The company stated that increased government-related activity and ongoing restructuring efforts helped support its......

Public service salaries for May to be paid early ahead of Eid al-Adha

The Moroccan government is preparing to advance the payment of May 2026 salaries for civil servants and public sector employees ahead of Eid al-Adha, according to general administrative sources. This decision, which is often taken during major religious celebrations, aims to support households in managing......

Arab countries score below global average in corruption perceptions index 2025

The latest findings from the Transparency International highlight persistent governance challenges across the Arab region, where average scores remain below the global benchmark in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The CPI does not measure corruption by calculating the total amount of embezzled......

Policy evaluation drives transformation in Morocco's public sector

Investment Minister Karim Zidane has underscored the critical role of policy evaluation as a transformative tool for ensuring effective governance and aligning public action with citizens' needs. Speaking at a study day in Rabat focused on public-policy evaluation, Zidane described it as a "strategic......

Morocco considers flexible work reforms to support families and boost efficiency

The Moroccan government has unveiled proposals aimed at fostering work–life balance for employees and strengthening family cohesion, particularly for workers in the public sector. The measures under review include voluntary part-time arrangements, adaptable schedules, and hybrid work options, designed......

Most of Morocco's civil servants work in just seven ministries

The Moroccan civil service employed 576,062 workers in 2025, according to a recent human-resources report accompanying the 2026 budget bill. This figure represents the total number of budgeted posts for civilian personnel in the public sector. The report highlights a notable imbalance, with 90.1% of......

Civil Service: 68,418 retirements expected between 2025 and 2029

A total of 68,418 civil servants are expected to retire between 2025 and 2029, according to the Human Resources Report accompanying the 2026 Finance Bill. These retirements will mainly affect the Ministry of National Education (26,175), the Ministry of the Interior......