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Global FDI falls 11% in 2024, UNCTAD report shows

Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 11% worldwide in 2024, according to the World Investment Report 2025 published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This marks the second consecutive year of decline in global FDI, the report highlighted, noting that investments......

Morocco’s foreign direct investment surges 55%: $1.64 billion in 2024

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Morocco rose significantly in 2024, reaching $1.64 billion—a 55% increase from $1.05 billion in 2023—according to the World Investment Report 2025, published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This marks a critical milestone......

Morocco as a model for international reform initiatives

Morocco is increasingly recognized as a "true model" for other nations, driven by a series of robust reform programs, according to Rebeca Grynspan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). During a press conference in Geneva, Grynspan emphasized......

Morocco's emerging role shapes African economic resilience

A recent UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report highlights Morocco's strategic position in Africa's economic landscape while identifying key challenges and opportunities for growth. The 2024 Economic Development in Africa Report emphasizes how targeted reforms and investments could strengthen......

UN Initiates Effort to Protect Vital Minerals Amid Energy Transition

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, announced on Friday the establishment of an Expert Group on Essential Minerals for Energy Transition. This groundbreaking initiative brings together a diverse group of governments, organizations, and UN bodies to develop a set of common......

Morocco Witnesses Surge in Foreign Investment, Reaching Highest Levels in Half a Decade

Contrary to earlier forecasts of a tough year for foreign direct investment, Morocco has encountered an unexpected upswing in inflows at the outset of 2024. According to data released by the Office d'Echange (OE), the net influx of foreign capital surged by a remarkable 25% year-on-year in January,......