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Morocco advances anti-corruption efforts, debt reduction, and water management initiatives

The Moroccan government has made significant strides in its anti-corruption agenda, public debt management, and water resource optimization, according to a recent update from government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. Speaking at a press briefing following the weekly government council meeting, Baitas......

Empowering Morocco's future: How green education can drive sustainable development

Scientific and technological advancements have undeniably transformed human life, offering solutions to countless challenges. Yet, these same innovations have placed immense pressure on the environment. Rising global populations, increased consumption, and the depletion of natural resources have accelerated......

Empowering cooperatives to reshape agrifood systems in the NENA region

A significant meeting organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) is currently taking place in Casablanca from January 28 to 31. The event is dedicated to empowering cooperatives to transform rural and agrifood systems......

Morocco, Germany, and Denmark collaborate on €12 million water project for earthquake recovery

The Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water, in partnership with the German and Danish embassies, has initiated a €12 million project focused on water resource management in the High Atlas region, which suffered significant damage from the September 2023 earthquake. This initiative, titled "Sustainable......

€20 million EU-backed loan boosts young entrepreneurs in Morocco’s earthquake-hit regions  

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has announced a €20 million loan to support young entrepreneurs in Morocco. The funding, provided in local currency, will primarily target micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)......

Morocco and Canada forge stronger ties to tackle water and environmental challenges

Morocco and Canada are intensifying their collaboration in the water and environmental sectors, with a shared vision to address pressing challenges not only within their borders but also across the African continent. This partnership was underscored during a recent meeting between Cheryl Urban, Canada’s......

Southern Morocco faces escalating water demand crisis by 2050

Southern Morocco is bracing for a dramatic surge in water demand over the next three decades, driven by population growth, urban expansion, and persistent drought conditions. Recent projections highlight the urgent need for strategic interventions to ensure sustainable water access in the region. According......

‘Wafira’ program empowers Moroccan women through circular migration partnership with Spain

Spain’s Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, Elma Saiz, has praised the collaborative efforts between Morocco and Spain in advancing circular migration, particularly through the innovative “Wafira” program. The initiative, designed to promote women’s entrepreneurship......

Morocco to prioritize economic viability in green hydrogen projects, minister confirms

Morocco will not subsidize green hydrogen initiatives unless they prove to be economically viable and capable of delivering renewable energy at competitive prices in global markets, according to Leïla Benali, the country’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development. The minister......