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Morocco emerges as an African industrial hub with growing global ambitions

Morocco is emerging as one of Africa’s most industrially advanced economies, with growing integration into global value chains and a strategic position between Europe and the African continent, according to a recent World Bank report. The report, titled “Integrating Africa: From Threads......

Morocco strengthens its role in Africa’s industrial value chains

Morocco is consolidating its position as one of Africa’s more integrated economies in regional industrial value chains, particularly in automotive components and aerospace, according to a recent World Bank report on economic integration across the continent. The report, titled “Africa Integration:......

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......

World Bank: More than 43% of Moroccan university graduates work below their qualification level

A university degree does not necessarily guarantee Moroccan graduates a job that matches their education and skills, according to recent World Bank data. The findings point to a growing mismatch between the qualifications produced by Morocco's education system and the types of jobs currently available......

Artificial intelligence could accelerate growth in developing economies, World Bank says

Artificial intelligence has the potential to become a major driver of economic growth in developing countries, according to the latest World Development Report released by the World Bank. The report suggests that AI could help emerging economies achieve technological and productivity gains within a decade......

Morocco moves closer to adopting a blue economy strategy to strengthen its global Atlantic position

Morocco is moving closer to adopting a national blue economy strategy aimed at unlocking the economic potential of its maritime and coastal resources while promoting sustainable development. The initiative is expected to strengthen the country's position as a major Atlantic hub connecting Africa......

World Bank Report: Moroccan Economy Records Fastest Growth in Over a Decade

The Moroccan economy is expanding at its fastest pace in more than ten years, heavily propelled by a boom in infrastructure investments and a notable recovery in the agricultural sector, according to a recent World Bank report. Released in its summer economic update titled "Cementing Growth: Digital......

Casablanca launches climate action plan with World Bank support to accelerate urban resilience

Casablanca has officially entered a new phase of its environmental transformation by launching the development of the Casablanca Climate Plan (PCC), a long-term strategy designed to strengthen the city's resilience to climate change while supporting sustainable urban growth. Backed by the World Bank,......

South Africa secures $1.5 billion World Bank loan to modernize key infrastructure

South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to finance structural reforms aimed at improving critical infrastructure, reducing economic bottlenecks and supporting long-term job creation, the country's National Treasury announced on Tuesday. The financing will be directed toward......