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His Majesty King Mohammed VI on the national agenda
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Since my accession to the throne, I have launched several major economic and social projects and at the same time introduced political and institutional reforms to fulfil my country’s aspirations. Ours is a permanent march based on bold initiatives, resolute action, participatory approaches and effective use of our resources. As part of that march, and in accordance with my instructions, all previous…
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His Majesty King Mohammed VI on the national agenda
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Since my accession to the throne, I have launched several major economic and social projects and at the same time introduced political and institutional reforms to fulfil my country’s aspirations. Ours is a permanent march based on bold initiatives, resolute action, participatory approaches and effective use of our resources. As part of that march, and in accordance with my instructions, all previous…
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Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon, on bilateral ties between Morocco and Gabon
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There is a remarkable strategic partnership between Gabon and the Kingdom of Morocco. I praise the extent of this historic alliance, one that is characterised by a series of significant bilateral agreements; regular bilateral forums; frequent meetings at international summits; and a strongly integrated Gabonese and Moroccan diaspora in our respective countries. These strong ties were patiently built…
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Moulay Hafid Elalamy, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Investment and Digital Economy, on building capacity in the industrial sector
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Strategic choices and sector-specific initiatives have allowed Morocco to enter an era of sustained growth, perhaps most notably as a result of the National Pact for Industrial Emergence. Some 110,000 jobs were created between 2008 and 2011, while exports rose by 22% and infrastructure was upgraded. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Morocco has also grown at an average annual rate of 23% since 2009.…
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Kamal Mokdad, Managing Partner, Mazars Morocco, on the evolution of the tax system
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The first Moroccan national conference on the tax system held in 1999 was an opportunity to carry out a common and thorough analysis of the tax system and to establish a roadmap in order to modernise the tax system for the next decade. Many reforms were introduced by the successive finance laws from 2000 to 2013 such as the simplification, rationalisation and harmonisation of the tax system, as well…
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Alain Gauvin, Partner, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés, on legislative convergence and financial regulations
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On October 13, 2008, Morocco became the first country in the Mediterranean region to be granted advanced status, marking a new phase of privileged relations with the EU. This reflects the shared willingness of Morocco and the EU to strengthen political dialogue and cooperation in the economic, social, parliamentary, judicial and security fields, as well as in other sectors such as agriculture, transport,…
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The Report: Morocco 2014: Country Profile
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The only monarchy in North Africa, Morocco contains a blend of Arab, African, indigenous Berber and European cultures. The kingdom has long maintained close diplomatic, economic and cultural ties to Europe that it continues to deepen and has a reputation as a stable and tolerant state. Morocco encompasses a landmass of 446,500 sq km and is located on the north-western tip of Africa, sitting astride…
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The Report: Morocco 2014: Economy
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In 2013, Morocco rebounded from a more modest performance in 2012 to deliver 4.4% GDP growth, with the economy bolstered by a return to form in the primary sector thanks to a productive harvest. After 2.7% growth in 2012, economic activity in Morocco expanded much faster in 2013, increasing by 4.4% as GDP reached Dh864.6bn (€76.8bn). This was driven in large part by the agricultural sector, which…
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The Report: Morocco 2014: Banking
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Morocco’s banking sector remained resilient in 2013, benefitting from cash injections from Bank Al Maghrib, the central bank, and the industry is among the most sophisticated on the continent. Although liquidity is still less than ideal and non-performing loans have inched upwards, indicators have been positive for the sector, with capital adequacy requirements well above Basel III and deposits growing…
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The Report: Morocco 2014: Capital Markets
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The year 2013 was one of ups and downs for emerging market equities. The Moroccan All Shares Index (MASI) eased downwards in 2013 for the third consecutive year, ceding 2.6%. However, the decline was markedly slower than in 2012, when it fell 15.3%. The Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) certainly grappled with a number of exogenous pressures, hitting a five-year low at the end of August 2013. While overall…