Jordan’s economy appears to be back on track following multiple external shocks since late 2008, and, while growth remained relatively sluggish at 2.8% in 2013, many analysts predict an average of 4% or higher in the coming years.
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...
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,...
Part of the western-most region of North Africa, Morocco is known as Al Maghreb, “the West”, in Arabic. 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...
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...
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