The agriculture sector remains the main driver of growth for Morocco’s economy, contributing 19% to GDP – divided between agriculture and agro-industry, which hold a 15% and 4% share, respectively. The sector is one of the country’s main employers with a workforce of over 4m people, including over 100,000 working in agro-industry. The Green Morocco Plan (Plan Maroc Vert, PMV), which was launched…
7th Mediterranean Ports & Shipping Exhibition and Conference Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th June 2019 Hyatt Regency - Casablanca, Morocco The 2019 event is honoured to take place under the patronage of the Moroccan Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water. The 7th annual Mediterranean Ports & Shipping Exhibition and Conference will occur at the luxurious 5-star Hyatt Regency…
The period of easily raising funds from abroad seems to be coming to an end for emerging markets around the world. In the new environment of higher interest rates in the US and increased competition for capital flows, portfolio managers are becoming more selective with where they place their money. One way for developing nations to ensure that their financial markets can continue to attract…
E-commerce is well established in developed markets, where the majority of people make at least occasional purchases online. However, levels of activity on the whole remain relatively low in emerging countries, as these markets are restrained by a wide range of challenges, including less-developed financial and logistical infrastructure overall. Nevertheless, online sales are growing rapidly…
You are invited to the second edition of the international conference “General Assembly of Corporate Citizens” on 28-30 June 2019 in Essaouira, Morocco. This event, organized by Thinkers & Doers, will gather 250 experts, business leaders, academics and socially-engaged entrepreneurs around the theme of prosperity. Together they will tackle the three most urgent challenges for future generations:…
DIGICLOUD regroupe chaque année au Maroc les principaux acteurs de la transformation digitale (éditeurs et constructeurs) afin d'accompagner les décideurs IT marocain dans leur transition numérique.Cette conférence s’adresse aux décideurs IT des 100 plus grandes entreprises et administrations marocaines. (DG, DSI, Directeur de l'Innovation et de la Stratégie Digitale, Directeurs des…
In English Le Maroc, de concert avec la Banque mondiale, s’emploie actuellement à développer l’entreprenariat national en améliorant la bureaucratie et l’infrastructure numérique, et en renforçant l’intégration des individus et entreprises dans le système financier organisé. Le 19 février dernier, la Banque mondiale a annoncé avoir approuvé une proposition de cadre de partenariat-pays…
As a suitable location for Solar PV and CSP growth, and with high potential for wind energy, the North African region is accelerating its development of renewable energy to meet the increasing demand for power while fighting climate change. With great government support and so many ongoing and upcoming renewables projects, this is the best time for players to enter the market. Taking place in Casablanca,…
In English Une forte croissance agricole et une augmentation des revenus des exportations ont permis l’expansion économique à un rythme soutenu en 2017, avec des perspectives prometteuses pour 2018. Les estimations pour 2017 étaient très optimistes : Bank Al Maghrib (BAM) a considéré une expansion du PIB de 4,1%, tandis que le FMI a calculé un taux de 4,4%, bien supérieur au 1,4% de 2016.…
