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ONEE Secures €104.7 Million AfDB Grant to Enhance Water Systems and Digitalization

The funding aims to address Morocco's urban water demands and modernize supply systems in response to climate and population pressures. Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has secured €104.7 million (MAD 1.15 billion) in funding from the African Development......

UM6P Hosts 6th IAHR Congress to Shape Africa’s Water Security Future

The University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) in Benguerir is at the forefront of Africa's water policy discussions, hosting the 6th African Congress of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR). This pivotal event, running from December 9 to 12, addresses......

Morocco’s Re-election to the Board of the World Food Programme A Testament to Leadership and Global Commitment

Morocco has been re-elected to the Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for another one-year term during the 176th session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council held in Rome from December 2 to 6, 2024. This re-election underscores international recognition of Morocco’s......

Water Crisis Deepens in Morocco: Government Invests in Desalination to Support Agriculture

Morocco is grappling with a severe water crisis as drought conditions persist, significantly impacting its agricultural sector. During a parliamentary session, Minister of Agriculture Mohamed El Bouari highlighted the critical state of the nation’s water resources, with agricultural dams operating......

Nizar Baraka: "Coastal Cities Will Become Suppliers of Drinking Water for Inland Cities"

During the 16th edition of the MEDays Forum, held from November 27 to 30, 2024, in Tangier under the theme "Sovereignties and Resilience: Towards a New Global Balance," Nizar Baraka, Morocco's Minister of Equipment and Water, outlined ambitious initiatives aimed at securing the country's......

Strengthening Water Management Cooperation between Morocco and Hungary

Morocco and Hungary have expressed a strong commitment to enhancing their cooperation in the field of water management to address the growing challenges both countries face. During a recent visit to Morocco, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó emphasized the importance of......

Morocco Secures Key Role in Global Water Scarcity Initiative

Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to address global water scarcity by securing a position on the steering committee of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG). This development occurred during the Rome Water Dialogue, a component of the World Food Forum......

Morocco's Koudiat Borna Dam: A Crucial Step Towards Water Security

Morocco is taking significant strides to address its intensifying water crisis, with the Koudiat Borna dam project in Sidi Kacem province emerging as a key component of the nation's water infrastructure strategy. As of October 7, 2024, construction of the dam has reached 89% completion, with operations......

Morocco and China: A Strategic Alliance for Water Management, 2025-2027

In a significant move towards addressing global water challenges, Morocco and China have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking partnership focused on water management. This strategic alliance, spanning from 2025 to 2027, aims to tackle the pressing issue of water scarcity and promote sustainable development. The......