Keywords: World Bank


Moroccan Diaspora’s Remittances Hit $10 Billion in October, Bolstering Economic Growth

Morocco’s economy continues to benefit from robust remittances sent by its diaspora, with recent data from the country’s Exchange Office revealing that these transfers reached MAD 100.290 billion ($10 billion) by the end of October 2024. This marks a notable increase from MAD 96.51 billion......

Strengthening Waste Management in Morocco: A New $250 Million Program from the World Bank

The World Bank has approved a significant financial boost for Morocco’s waste management sector with a $250 million grant aimed at improving the management of municipal solid waste. This initiative, called the Municipal Solid Waste Management Support Program, seeks to enhance both the financial......

Morocco Faces Significant Economic Losses Due to Climate Change: A 6.5% GDP Decline by 2050

Morocco is grappling with the escalating impacts of climate change, a challenge that demands urgent solutions across its economic, social, and environmental sectors. The World Bank forecasts that by 2035, 32% of jobs in Morocco’s coastal tourism sector could be at risk, a stark reminder of how......

World Bank Strengthens $8 Billion Development Partnership with Morocco

The World Bank has reinforced its commitment to Morocco's development agenda, highlighting a robust partnership that encompasses 27 active projects valued at $8 billion. This announcement comes one year after the landmark 2023 Annual Meetings held in Marrakech. The institution's renewed dedication......

IFC Injects $37 Million to Modernize Morocco's Logistics Infrastructure

In a significant move to strengthen Morocco's logistics sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $37 million investment in Building Logistics Services (BLS), a key logistics operator in the North African nation. The agreement, signed during the International Monetary Fund......

Morocco Appoints New Education Ministers Amid Student Protests and Learning Challenges

Morocco has appointed new ministers to lead its education and higher education sectors during a significant government reshuffle, occurring against the backdrop of educational challenges and student unrest. Mohamed Saad Berrada, a member of the Rally of Independents (RNI) Political Bureau, has assumed......

Morocco's Economic Progress: Significant Gains in Global Inequality Rankings Amid Persistent Challenges

Morocco has achieved a remarkable improvement in its global inequality standings, advancing 30 positions to secure the 73rd spot among 164 nations in the 2024 Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index, according to a joint report by Oxfam and Development Finance International (DFI). The North African......

Morocco Braces for Surge in Business Insolvencies: Economic Challenges Ahead

The Moroccan business landscape is set to face significant challenges in the coming years, according to a recent global report by Allianz Trade. The study, titled "Global Insolvency Outlook: The ebb and flow of the insolvency wave," predicts a substantial increase in business insolvencies across......

Moroccan Startups Face Uphill Battle: Only Half Survive Beyond 5 Years

Morocco's business landscape is facing significant challenges, as revealed by a recent joint report from the World Bank and the Moroccan Observatory of Very Small, Small, and Medium Enterprises. The study, titled "Unleashing the Potential of the Moroccan Private Sector: An Analysis of Business......