Although mining and trade have long played a crucial role, the Eastern Region has always depended heavily on its agricultural sector for economic growth. With an array of different climates and about 8.5% of the national usable agricultural land, the region has the natural setting for production of several goods. According to the Ministry of...
One of the first consequences of the Royal Initiative for Development of the Oriental Region was the establishment of a fund to invest in the region’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Investment Fund for the Eastern Region (Fonds d’Investissement de la Région de l’Oriental, FIRO) was designed to buttress governmental investment in...
Historically, the exploitation of mineral reserves in the Eastern Region has played a big role in the economic performance of the Oriental. It has also shaped the social fabric of communities. For decades, coal mining was essential for the livelihood of whole towns, providing jobs as well energy for the region. Despite a reduction in mining’s...
The region’s capital city is under renovation with new roads and low-income housing being built. Located just 15 km from the country’s border with Algeria, and home to about 500,000 inhabitants, the city of Oujda has historically been a trading conduit between Morocco and its eastern neighbour, and serves as the capital of the Oriental region....
10 14 16 20 22 25 28 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 46 48 Snapshot: Morocco in figures COUNTRY PROFILE At the crossroads of continents: Diversity defines the country’s geography and people Constitutional changes: Reforms realign powers between the monarchy and the parliament Viewpoint: His Majesty King Mohammed VI Interview: Abdel-Ilah Benkiran, Head...
Law 44-10 enacted in December 2010, created the first Moroccan financial centre. Since the kingdom represents Africa’s second-largest market capitalisation, the common ambition of the Moroccan legislature and the Casablanca marketplace is to create a financial centre that will attract international and regional investments from the Maghreb and West...
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