Although countries vary in their economic priorities, the need for skilled labour is both a cause of and a requirement for accelerated growth that spans markets and continents. This demand for technical specialists is often most concentrated in the sectors that are vital to economic advancement, including infrastructure, oil and gas...
LANGUAGE: While classical Arabic and Amazigh are Morocco’s official languages, the most commonly spoken is the local dialect, Darija. French is also spoken in business, government circles, schools and universities. It is frequent to hear people mixing Arabic and French when speaking. Different Berber...
Ensuring access to education has been a prime objective for Morocco in recent decades. The country devotes a relatively high share of public and private resources to schooling, yet still struggles to maximise social and economic development. Despite attracting significant investment, growing demand means that keeping pace with the funds needed to...
For nearly two decades, Morocco has been widely commended for its ongoing efforts to support and attract investment. Accordingly, the kingdom’s institutions are amending and adopting several measures to modernise its legal framework and thereby increase its appeal as an investment destination. In turn, the state is supporting major private...
Given the frame of reference and the national and international context, the Finance Law of 2018 seeks to address a number of priority areas. These include the support of public services such as education and health care, as well as the stimulation of employment and the reduction of geographic inequality, particularly the urban-rural divide....
In the wake of the Arab Spring, Moroccan citizens approved a new constitution by a landslide vote in July 2011. This promised a range of new rights, including universal health care and access to quality health services. The authorities have since taken a number of steps to increase coverage, reduce costs, improve service quality, and extend services...
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