Keywords: Public Sector


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......

Morocco’s 2026 Budget Bill aims to create nearly 37,000 public sector jobs

Morocco’s draft Finance Bill for 2026 sets forth a plan to create 36,895 new public sector positions across various ministries and state institutions, forming a central part of the government’s recruitment strategy for the next fiscal year. Of these, 500 positions will fall under the direct......

Moroccan graduates increasingly drawn to the public sector, survey shows

A recent survey conducted by Careers in Morocco, a platform specializing in employment, coaching, and career guidance, reveals a clear trend among the country’s young graduates: the public sector has become the most attractive employer. The study, carried out between June 26 and July 22, 2025,......

Morocco’s elite graduates prioritize government careers for stability and impact

Morocco’s top graduates are shifting their career focus, favoring government positions over private sector roles. A recent survey of over 1,000 graduates from leading universities and business schools revealed that job stability and prestige are now the primary career drivers, replacing the entrepreneurial......

Morocco restructures ONHYM to drive public sector reform and energy sovereignty

Morocco has embarked on a bold reform of its public sector with the restructuring of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) into a joint-stock company. This transformation marks a pivotal step in the country’s broader efforts to enhance public investment, optimize national resources,......