Keywords: Economic Development


Press Review: Reforms, Territorial Development, and International Cooperation at the Heart of Moroccan News

The national news this Thursday is marked by a series of institutional reforms, legislative projects, and development initiatives that illustrate the priorities of the Kingdom. From the modernization of regulated professions to advances in infrastructure, energy transition, social protection, and diplomacy,......

African Development Bank and World Bank strengthen partnership to address Africa’s economic challenges

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank have agreed to deepen their cooperation in addressing Africa’s most pressing economic challenges, following a high-level meeting held in Abidjan. The strengthened partnership aims to improve research coordination and support more effective......

World Bank approves $650 million to support Morocco’s digital transformation and climate resilience

The World Bank has approved $650 million in financing for Morocco to support the country's digital transformation agenda and strengthen its resilience to climate-related, technological, and economic challenges. The funding package consists of two separate programs designed to advance key national......

African leaders call for fairer credit access at Nairobi summit

African leaders gathering in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit called for major reforms to the global financial system in order to improve access to credit and encourage investment across the continent. The summit, held in Nairobi with the participation of more than 30 African heads of state and government......

Tourism in Morocco: Aziz Akhannouch announces record revenues of 138 billion dirhams

The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, announced on Wednesday before both Houses of Parliament in Rabat that revenues generated by the national tourism sector reached 138 billion dirhams. This unprecedented level confirms the strategic importance of tourism in Morocco’s economy. This growth......

HM King Mohammed VI chairs working session on Nador West Med strategic project

HM King Mohammed VI presided over a working session on Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Casablanca dedicated to the Nador West Med strategic project, a major new port and industrial complex set to launch operations in the fourth quarter of this year. The initiative forms part of the Royal Vision to strengthen......

Morocco enacts 2026 finance law to strengthen economy, competitiveness, and tax fairness

Morocco has introduced its 2026 Finance Law, officially Law No. 50-25, which outlines a comprehensive fiscal framework designed to consolidate economic growth, support job creation, and ensure fair taxation. The legislation continues the government’s broader reform strategy aimed at strengthening......

Morocco's creative industries aim for 5% GDP contribution by 2030

The Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (FOMICC) opened in Rabat for its third edition, showcasing the growing cultural sector's ambition to play a pivotal role in the national economy. Running from December 11 to 14 at the National Institute of Music and Choreographic Arts (INSMAC),......

Washington and Kyiv strengthen economic recovery partnership amid ongoing conflict

The United States and Ukraine have intensified efforts to advance their joint post-war recovery strategy through the newly launched Reconstruction Investment Fund. During a high-level virtual meeting, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reviewed progress......