Keywords: Risk management


Morocco faces at least 7.8 billion dirhams in annual disaster losses, World Bank warns

Natural hazards drain at least 7.8 billion dirhams from the Moroccan economy every year, according to the World Bank. The figure, however, captures only part of a much wider exposure. In the project appraisal document for its Integrated Disaster Risk Management and Resilience Program, published in March......

OECD highlights Morocco’s efforts to strengthen critical risk governance

Morocco is strengthening its national framework for anticipating and managing disasters and other critical risks, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The assessment highlights institutional measures aimed at improving coordination, risk analysis......

OECD highlights Morocco’s new approach to critical risk governance

Morocco is building a more coordinated framework for managing critical risks, with the country’s approach highlighted by the OECD in its latest assessment of global progress in risk governance. The OECD’s September 2026 report, Tracking Progress in the Governance of Critical Risks, points......

Morocco and Russia strengthen customs cooperation with new action plan

Morocco and Russia have opened a new chapter in their customs cooperation with the first meeting of a bilateral working group dedicated to strengthening coordination between the two administrations. The session was held Tuesday at the headquarters of Morocco's Administration of Customs and Indirect......

Anthropic urges AI companies to slow down model development

The head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, advocates for a more measured pace in enhancing the capabilities of artificial intelligence models. He proposes a three-step framework aimed at giving industry players more time to anticipate and address the risks associated with advancements in AI. Dario Amodei......

Agadir Enhances Its Security Measures with a New Regional Explosives Unit

The city of Agadir takes a significant step in strengthening its security capabilities. A regional explosives unit was officially deployed on Thursday, August 27, 2026, providing the police prefecture with a specialized unit dedicated to the prevention and management of risks related to explosives and......

Morocco emerges as a regional model for disaster risk management and resilience

Morocco is strengthening its position as a regional example in disaster prevention and resilience, moving from a response-focused approach toward a broader strategy centered on risk reduction, preparedness and financial protection. Recent assessments by the World Bank highlight the country’s growing......

The Yen Soars: What Risks for the Dirham and the Moroccan Economy?

A rapid surge in the Japanese currency could trigger a massive unwinding of positions financed in yen and reignite tensions in international markets. While Morocco remains relatively insulated from the mechanics of the "carry trade," it could nonetheless feel the repercussions of a global risk aversion......

High inflation reshapes investor priorities worldwide

Inflation is no longer viewed simply as a temporary disruption that central banks can quickly eliminate. Across the global economy, persistently elevated prices are increasingly influencing monetary policy, corporate strategies and investment decisions, creating a financial environment that differs significantly......