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Morocco's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 13.7% in the first Quarter of 2024

Morocco's unemployment rate has seen a significant surge, rising to 13.7% in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest figures released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This represents an increase of 0.8 percentage points compared to the same period in 2023, when the rate stood......

Drought Casts Long Shadow Over Morocco's Labor Market in the 1st quarter of 2024

In a sobering revelation, the latest report from the High Commission for Planning (HCP) has painted a grim picture of Morocco's labor market during the first quarter of 2024, with the lingering effects of drought taking a severe toll on employment prospects, particularly in rural areas. According......

Core Inflation in Morocco Dips Below 2%, Signaling Economic Stabilization

Morocco's core inflation rate, a critical economic measure that excludes volatile components like energy prices, fell below 2% in March 2024, according to a recent report from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This decline marks a welcome shift from the high inflation that had gripped the nation......

National Economic Growth: Rebound to 4.1% in the Fourth Quarter of 2023

The Moroccan national economy showed a notable improvement in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Economic growth reached 4.1%, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2022, when it stood at 0.7%. Driven by domestic......

Advancing Gender Parity: Morocco's 2023-2026 Government Plan for Equality

In a significant step toward promoting gender equality nationwide, the Government of Morocco has unveiled its comprehensive 2023-2026 Plan for Equality. This ambitious blueprint, developed through a participatory approach, aims to empower women across the Kingdom, facilitating their entry into leadership......

Addressing Gender Disparities in Morocco's Labor Market: An Urgent Call to Action

In Morocco, recent findings from the High Commission of Planning (HCP) reveal a stark reality: women face a staggering 73% probability of remaining inactive in the labor market, in stark contrast to the mere 7.5% likelihood for men. This alarming gender disparity sheds light on the deeply entrenched......

Morocco Ranks 114th Globally in Women's Safety Index for 2024 in a Global Context

In the ever-evolving landscape of gender equality, Morocco emerges as a focal point, as the 2024 Women's Safety Index, unveiled by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GIWPS), sheds light on the nation's persistent challenges. Ranked 114th out of 177 countries assessed, with......

Bank Al-Maghrib Poised for Stability: Financial Experts Predict Continuity in Interest Rates

In a recent survey conducted by Attijari Global Research, a significant majority of influential investors in Morocco's financial market are foreseeing Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the nation's central bank, to uphold its benchmark interest rate at the current level of 3%. The survey, which engaged......

Morocco Bucks Economic Misery Trend in North Africa

In the midst of widespread economic turmoil across the region, Morocco shines as a beacon of relative stability, as revealed by the highly anticipated Hanke's Annual Misery Index (HAMI) for 2023. This globally renowned index, meticulously curated by esteemed economist Steve H. Hanke, offers a comprehensive......