Keywords: Transparency


Morocco slips to 99th in global anti-corruption rankings despite reform claims

Morocco has fallen two positions to 99th place out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), scoring 37 out of 100 points. This decline continues a downward trend that began after the country's peak performance in 2018, when it ranked 73rd globally......

Morocco strengthens global anti-corruption role with key committee re-election

Morocco has secured its position on the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), with Mohamed Bachir Rachdi, President of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and the Fight Against Corruption (INPPLC), representing the nation. The re-election......

Morocco advances anti-corruption efforts, debt reduction, and water management initiatives

The Moroccan government has made significant strides in its anti-corruption agenda, public debt management, and water resource optimization, according to a recent update from government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. Speaking at a press briefing following the weekly government council meeting, Baitas......

Morocco Sets New Benchmark for Information Access Reform in Arab Region

Morocco has emerged as a frontrunner in public information accessibility across the Arab world, establishing comprehensive legislative and institutional frameworks that enhance government transparency. This achievement is highlighted in a new study, "The Right to Information Access in the Arab Region:......

Morocco's Record-Breaking Tax Amnesty Draws $10 Billion in Undeclared Assets

Morocco's latest tax amnesty program has concluded with exceptional results, attracting declarations of MAD 100 billion ($10 billion) in previously undeclared assets. This historic achievement marks a twentyfold increase compared to the 2020 amnesty results, significantly surpassing the government's......

Moroccan Parliament Struggles with Legislative Efficiency and Transparency

A recent comprehensive analysis has unveiled significant challenges facing Morocco's parliamentary system, highlighting concerns over legislative effectiveness, governmental oversight, and public accessibility. The study, conducted by SIMSIM - Citizen Participation, examines the performance of parliamentary......

Netflix Fined for Data Privacy Breach in the Netherlands

In a significant move, the Dutch authorities have imposed a fine of €4.75 million (approximately $4.98 million) on Netflix for its mishandling of users' personal data. The penalty, announced on Wednesday, stems from the company's failure to provide sufficient information to its subscribers......

Morocco’s Supreme Council Exposes Financial Irregularities in Political Parties’ Audits

In its annual report for 2023-2024, released in November and submitted to King Mohammed VI, Morocco's Supreme Council of Accounts revealed significant discrepancies in the financial practices of many political parties. The 100-page report highlighted that, during the 2022 fiscal year, 29 political......

Viatris Fined $760,000 for Failing to Notify Moroccan Authorities About Merger

Viatris, the US-based pharmaceutical corporation, has been fined $760,000 by Moroccan regulators for failing to inform them about its merger. The fine, which amounts to 2.5% of the company's revenue in Morocco for the previous year, highlights the country's commitment to enforcing its antitrust......