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Backlash in Morocco against two Islamist ministers for socially failing their employees

Two ministers from the Islamist PJD party are facing fierce criticism by the Moroccan political class and the media for their failure to register the employees in their attorney offices with the social security fund. Mustapha Ramid, Minister of state in charge of human rights, admitted wrongdoing but said his intention was good. A letter […]

Financial inclusion: IMF Managing Director cites Morocco’s strategy as example

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, cited, on Saturday in Marrakech, Morocco’s financial inclusion strategy as an example of a “comprehensive” strategy reflecting the Moroccan government’s determination. “To accelerate the process of financial inclusion, governments need to show more determination by putting in place comprehensive national strategies like the Moroccan financial […]

Morocco, a Launching Pad for US Investors in Sub-Saharan Africa

Morocco which boasts a genuine growth potential in addition to its political and economic stability can serve as a launching pad for U.S. investors wishing to operate in sub-Saharan Africa. The statement was repeated as a leitmotiv by several US and Moroccan officials and economic operators who were attending the second US-Morocco business development conference […]