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Advancing Gender Parity: Morocco's 2023-2026 Government Plan for Equality

In a significant step toward promoting gender equality nationwide, the Government of Morocco has unveiled its comprehensive 2023-2026 Plan for Equality. This ambitious blueprint, developed through a participatory approach, aims to empower women across the Kingdom, facilitating their entry into leadership......

Addressing Gender Disparities in Morocco's Labor Market: An Urgent Call to Action

In Morocco, recent findings from the High Commission of Planning (HCP) reveal a stark reality: women face a staggering 73% probability of remaining inactive in the labor market, in stark contrast to the mere 7.5% likelihood for men. This alarming gender disparity sheds light on the deeply entrenched......

Morocco Ranks 114th Globally in Women's Safety Index for 2024 in a Global Context

In the ever-evolving landscape of gender equality, Morocco emerges as a focal point, as the 2024 Women's Safety Index, unveiled by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GIWPS), sheds light on the nation's persistent challenges. Ranked 114th out of 177 countries assessed, with......

Bank Al-Maghrib Poised for Stability: Financial Experts Predict Continuity in Interest Rates

In a recent survey conducted by Attijari Global Research, a significant majority of influential investors in Morocco's financial market are foreseeing Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the nation's central bank, to uphold its benchmark interest rate at the current level of 3%. The survey, which engaged......

Morocco Bucks Economic Misery Trend in North Africa

In the midst of widespread economic turmoil across the region, Morocco shines as a beacon of relative stability, as revealed by the highly anticipated Hanke's Annual Misery Index (HAMI) for 2023. This globally renowned index, meticulously curated by esteemed economist Steve H. Hanke, offers a comprehensive......

Unveiling Gender Disparities: HCP Sheds Light on Stark Inequalities in Morocco's Urban Job Market

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP) has revealed alarming statistics that illuminate the persistent gender disparities in the nation's urban job market. The report presents a somber depiction, highlighting the significant underrepresentation......

Addressing Persistent Inflation Amidst Soaring Food Prices in Morocco

In January 2024, consumer prices in Morocco surged by 2.3%, driven primarily by a notable 4.2% increase in the food price index compared to the same period last year, as reported by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Despite a 0.6% month-on-month decline in the overall consumer price index (CPI)......

Inflation Impact: Moroccan Households Struggle as Prices Surge Nationwide

Moroccan households grappled with financial challenges throughout 2023, as inflation took a toll on their budgets. According to a recent report by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the annual average consumer price index (CPI) witnessed a significant 6.1% surge compared to the previous year. This......

Morocco's Inflation Dips to 6.1% in 2023

Morocco welcomed positive economic news this week as the country's inflation rate declined to 6.1% in 2023, marking a decrease from the previous year's 6.6%. The reduction was disclosed in a report published on Monday by Morocco's High Commission for Planning (HCP). The drop in inflation......