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IMF Supports Morocco to Achieve Gradual Dirham Float

The IMF expressed its support for the Moroccan authorities’ plan to gradually transition to a more flexible exchange rate regime, which should support the economy’s ability to absorb external shocks, and preserve competitiveness. The statement was made by Nicolas Blancher, head of the IMF consultation mission, in a press release that conveyed the preliminary findings […]

Jobs and Financial Education for Morocco’s Youth

The International Labor Organization (ILO) is going to help Morocco to run a four-year project targeted at young unemployed. It is estimated that about 20,000 participants will go through the project co-financed by ILO. The project called “Young People at Work” intends to help young people to get into paid employment, entrepreneurship and business creation, […]

Morocco, Spain discuss revival of fixed link project via Gibraltar Strait

The revival of the decades-old project to connect Africa to Europe via the strait of Gibraltar was discussed at a virtual meeting Wednesday between the Moroccan and Spanish Transport Ministers Abdelkader Amara and Jose Luis Abalos.   This meeting, held through video-conference as part of the two countries’ mutual interest in further strengthening their bilateral […]