Gen. James C. McConville

Mauritania increases farming surface by 110%

Mauritania has reveal plans to increase its arable land by more than 100% in a drive towards satisfying almost 40% of the country’s cereal needs. This ambition is detailed in its 2013-2014 agriculture program, which was presented at the Council of Ministers by the Minister of Rural Development Brahim Ould Mohamed Ould El M’Bareck Mukhtar. […]

Morocco reports positive 2023 budget execution despite challenges

Morocco’s 2023 budget execution delivered positive results despite complex international and domestic challenges, Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa told Parliament’s Public Finance Control Committee Tuesday while presenting settlement law project 07.25. The global economy showed resilience with inflation declining to 6.6% from 8.6% in 2022, though growth slowed to 3.3% due to persistent crises and escalating […]

Morocco Teams up With IEA to Reach Its Energy Goals

Morocco, which joined the International Energy Agency as an Association Country in November 2016, has signed a three-year joint work program with the IEA to deepen bilateral cooperation in the areas of energy security, energy efficiency, renewable energy, capacity building and data and statistics. Under the program, tailored to Morocco’s specific needs as it transitions […]